Atty. Janet Alvarez

Atty. Janet Alvarez

Janet Alvarez is a lawyer practicing affordable housing, alternative dispute resolution, bankruptcy and 7 other areas of law. Janet received a degree from Univ of Denver, and has been licensed for 29 years.

New York New York 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Janet Alvarez at a glance

Janet Alvarez is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Janet Alvarez. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, formation, trusts, and business. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1997) and New York (1998). Educated at Univ of Denver (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Janet Alvarez is a lawyer practicing affordable housing, alternative dispute resolution, bankruptcy and 7 other areas of law
  • Janet received a degree from Univ of Denver, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Janet practices at Janet Alvarez in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Janet Alvarez's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Wills

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Business Formation

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Trusts

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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 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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Where is Janet Alvarez's law office located?
Janet Alvarez's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Janet Alvarez. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Janet Alvarez handle?
Janet Alvarez focuses on divorce, wills, formation, trusts, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Janet Alvarez practiced law?
Janet Alvarez has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
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Education

Univ of Denver
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Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1997
New York
Admitted: 1998

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