Atty. Janice Whelan

Atty. Janice Whelan

Janice Whelan is a lawyer practicing land use / zoning, appeals, municipal, land use & environmental compliance law. Janice received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Melville Melville 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About Janice Whelan at a glance

Janice Whelan is a Counsel based in Melville, New York, practicing at Harras, Bloom & Archer LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on zoning and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York United States District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts United States Court of Appeals (1992). Educated at Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center (J.D., 1991) and State University of New York at Stony Brook (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in Melville, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Janice Whelan is a lawyer practicing land use / zoning, appeals, municipal, land use & environmental compliance law
  • Janice received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Janice practices at Harras, Bloom & Archer LLP in Melville, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Janice Whelan's Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Melville 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

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Where is Janice Whelan's law office located?
Janice Whelan's law practice is located in Melville, New York. The firm is Harras, Bloom & Archer LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Janice Whelan handle?
Janice Whelan focuses on zoning, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Janice Whelan practiced law?
Janice Whelan has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Janice Whelan go to law school?
Janice Whelan earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1987).
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Education

J.D.
Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
- 1991
B.A.
State University of New York at Stony Brook
- 1987

Bar Admissions

New York United States District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts United States Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1992

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