Appeals & More Attorney · Serving White Plains, NY · 37+ Years Experience
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About Ira E. Silfin at a Glance
Ira E. Silfin is a Partner based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Mandelbaum Silfin Economou LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1989), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1989), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1989), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (1990). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University (J.D., 1988) and Cooper Union (B.E. Mech., 1985). Active member of Association of the Bar of the City of New York American Intellectual Property Lawyers Association. Serves clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ira E. Silfin
- Mr. Ira E. Silfin is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent infringement, appeals
- Ira received a B.E. degree from Cooper Union in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Ira practices at Mandelbaum Silfin Economou LLP in White Plains, NY
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Ira E. Silfin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ira E. Silfin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in White Plains.
Patent Law in White Plains
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Intellectual Property in White Plains
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Appellate Practice in White Plains
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in White Plains
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in White Plains are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
White Plains Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a White Plains-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in White Plains Choose Ira E. Silfin
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Ira E. Silfin's practice in the field of patent, ip, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ira E. Silfin brings 37+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Ira E. Silfin can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, ip, and appellate, Ira E. Silfin can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in White Plains
A White Plains-based practice means Ira E. Silfin attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Ira E. Silfin Handles in White Plains
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