Atty. Janet Heller Smitelli

Atty. Janet Heller Smitelli

Janet Heller Smitelli is a lawyer practicing negligence, labor law, product liability and 6 other areas of law. Janet received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Plattsburgh in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Mineola Mineola 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Janet Heller Smitelli at a glance

Janet Heller Smitelli is a car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, and slip & fall attorney based in Mineola, New York. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in New York (1987), New Jersey (1987), U.S. Supreme Court (1987), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1988). Educated at St. John's University (J.D., 1987) and State University of New York at Plattsburgh (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Mineola, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Janet Heller Smitelli is a lawyer practicing negligence, labor law, product liability and 6 other areas of law
  • Janet received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Plattsburgh in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Janet practices in Mineola, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Janet Heller Smitelli's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Janet Heller Smitelli is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in New York →

Personal Injury

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.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Janet Heller Smitelli is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in New York →

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 Mineola 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 Janet Heller Smitelli

Where is Janet Heller Smitelli's law office located?
Janet Heller Smitelli's law practice is located in Mineola, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Janet Heller Smitelli handle?
Janet Heller Smitelli focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Janet Heller Smitelli practiced law?
Janet Heller Smitelli has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Janet Heller Smitelli go to law school?
Janet Heller Smitelli earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Janet Heller Smitelli for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
St. John's University
- 1987
B.A.
State University of New York at Plattsburgh
- 1982

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1987
New Jersey
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York and District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1988

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