Atty. Jacqueline Cara

Atty. Jacqueline Cara

Jacqueline Cara is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, wills-trusts-probate, elder law. Jacqueline received a A.A. degree from St.

Garden City Garden City 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Jacqueline Cara at a glance

Jacqueline Cara is an Owner based in Garden City, New York, practicing at Jackie Cara Law. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, elder law, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York (1992) and Texas (2014). Educated at St. John's University (J.D., 1991) and St. John's University (A.A. St., 1985). Serands clients in Garden City, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jacqueline Cara is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, wills-trusts-probate, elder law
  • Jacqueline received a A.A. degree from St. John's University in 1985, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Jacqueline practices at Jackie Cara Law in Garden City, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Jacqueline Cara's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jacqueline Cara handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Garden City 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jacqueline Cara

Where is Jacqueline Cara's law office located?
Jacqueline Cara's law practice is located in Garden City, New York. The firm is Jackie Cara Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jacqueline Cara handle?
Jacqueline Cara focuses on trusts, probate, elder law, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Jacqueline Cara practiced law?
Jacqueline Cara has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Jacqueline Cara go to law school?
Jacqueline Cara earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (A.A. St., 1985).
How can I contact Jacqueline Cara for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
St. John's University
- 1991
A.A. St.
St. John's University
- 1985

Bar Admissions

New York United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1992
Texas
Admitted: 2014

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