Atty. Jay Blaivas

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.

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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 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 Practice

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

Trusts

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jay Blaivas

Where is Jay Blaivas's law office located?
Jay Blaivas's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Morrison & Foerster LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jay Blaivas handle?
Jay Blaivas focuses on trusts, real estate, tax, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Jay Blaivas practiced law?
Jay Blaivas has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Jay Blaivas go to law school?
Jay Blaivas earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Jay Blaivas for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1995
B.A.
Queens College, City University of New York
- 1992

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1996

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