Atty. Jay L. Zagoren

Atty. Jay L. Zagoren

Jay L. Zagoren is a lawyer practicing real estate, real estate development and leasing, business and 3 other areas of law.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Jay L. Zagoren at a glance

Jay L. Zagoren is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Dechert LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and securities. Admitted to practice in Georgia (Inactive) (1979), Pennsylvania (1989), and New Jersey (1990). Educated at Emory University School of Law (J.D., 1979) and Muhlenberg College (A.B., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jay L. Zagoren is a lawyer practicing real estate, real estate development and leasing, business and 3 other areas of law
  • Jay received a A.B. degree from Muhlenberg College in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Jay practices at Dechert LLP in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Jay L. Zagoren's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Jay L. Zagoren is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Real Estate Law

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

Jay L. Zagoren is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Securities Law

Jay L. Zagoren is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jay L. Zagoren

Where is Jay L. Zagoren's law office located?
Jay L. Zagoren's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Dechert LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jay L. Zagoren handle?
Jay L. Zagoren focuses on business, real estate, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Jay L. Zagoren practiced law?
Jay L. Zagoren has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Jay L. Zagoren go to law school?
Jay L. Zagoren earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (A.B., 1976).
How can I contact Jay L. Zagoren for a consultation?
You can contact Jay L. Zagoren directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Jay L. Zagoren received?
Jay L. Zagoren's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Emory University School of Law
- 1979
A.B.
Muhlenberg College
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia (Inactive)
Admitted: 1979
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1989
New Jersey
Admitted: 1990

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