Atty. Jacob Shisha
Jacob Shisha is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, personal injury, labor and employment. Jacob received a B.S. degree from Maritime College State University of New York in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.
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Jacob Shisha is a personal injury, employment, and maritime attorney based in New York, New York. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1985), New York (1989), and New Jersey (1990). Educated at Tulane University of Louisiana (J.D., 1985) and Maritime College State University of New York (B.S., 1981). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jacob Shisha is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, personal injury, labor and employment
- Jacob received a B.S. degree from Maritime College State University of New York in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Jacob practices in New York, NY
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Jacob Shisha is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Jacob Shisha is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Jacob Shisha is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in New York →
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Why local counsel matters in New York
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 New York 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 andnue, 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.
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