Atty. Janette A. Baxter

Atty. Janette A. Baxter

Janette A. Baxter is a lawyer practicing divorce, child custody, child support and 10 other areas of law.

White Plains White Plains 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About Janette A. Baxter at a glance

Janette A. Baxter is a Member based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Janette A. Baxter. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, trusts, and probate. Admitted to practice in New York (1999), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1999), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1999). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University (J.D., 1996) and Keuka College (B.S.N. Long, 1980). Active member of New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Janette A. Baxter is a lawyer practicing divorce, child custody, child support and 10 other areas of law
  • Janette received a B.S.N. degree from Keuka College in 1980, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Janette practices at Janette A. Baxter in White Plains, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Janette A. Baxter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Janette A. Baxter 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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Child Custody & Visitation

Janette A. Baxter is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in New York →

Trusts

Janette A. Baxter is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in New York →

Probate

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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 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 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 Janette A. Baxter

Where is Janette A. Baxter's law office located?
Janette A. Baxter's law practice is located in White Plains, New York. The firm is Janette A. Baxter. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Janette A. Baxter handle?
Janette A. Baxter focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, trusts, probate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Janette A. Baxter practiced law?
Janette A. Baxter has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Janette A. Baxter go to law school?
Janette A. Baxter earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S.N. Long, 1980).
How can I contact Janette A. Baxter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University
- 1996
B.S.N. Long
Keuka College
- 1980

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1999

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