Atty. Jay Blaivas
Jay Blaivas is a lawyer practicing real estate, securities offerings, mergers & acquisitions and 2 other areas of law. Jay received a B.A. degree from Queens College, City University of New York in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years.
Mergers & Acquisitions & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 30+ Years Experience
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About Jay Blaivas at a Glance
Jay Blaivas is an Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Morrison & Foerster LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on trusts, real estate, tax, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in New York (1996). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1995) and Queens College, City University of New York (B.A., 1992). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jay Blaivas
- Jay Blaivas is a lawyer practicing real estate, securities offerings, mergers & acquisitions and 2 other areas of law
- Jay received a B.A. degree from Queens College, City University of New York in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years
- Jay practices at Morrison & Foerster LLP in New York, NY
Practice Areas Explained
Jay Blaivas's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jay Blaivas handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Trusts in New York
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Real Estate Law in New York
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Jay Blaivas is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →
Tax Law in New York
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Jay Blaivas is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in New York →
Mergers & Acquisitions in New York
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Securities Law in New York
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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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Jay Blaivas
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jay Blaivas's practice in the field of trusts, real estate, tax, m&a, and securities.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jay Blaivas brings 30+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, real estate, and tax, Jay Blaivas can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Jay Blaivas attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Jay Blaivas Handles in New York
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