Atty. Jay Warren Waks

Atty. Jay Warren Waks

Jay Warren Waks is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, class action, internal investigations and 6 other areas of law. Jay received a B.S. degree from Cornell University, and has been licensed for 54 years.

New York New York 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About Jay Warren Waks at a glance

Jay Warren Waks is a Partner, Litigation; Chair, Employment & Labor Law Group based in New York, New York, practicing at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on employment, class action, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for Second, Third and DC Circuits U.S. District Co (1972). Educated at Cornell Law School (JD, 1971) and Cornell University B.S. 1968 Co-Editor in Chief of ILR Forum Cornell University B.S. Campbell Award Cornell University B.S. Cornell Law School (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jay Warren Waks is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, class action, internal investigations and 6 other areas of law
  • Jay received a B.S. degree from Cornell University, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Jay practices at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Jay Warren Waks's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Jay Warren Waks is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in New York →

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 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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Common questions about Jay Warren Waks

Where is Jay Warren Waks's law office located?
Jay Warren Waks's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jay Warren Waks handle?
Jay Warren Waks focuses on employment, class action, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Jay Warren Waks practiced law?
Jay Warren Waks has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Jay Warren Waks go to law school?
Jay Warren Waks earned their education at (JD, 1971); (—).
How can I contact Jay Warren Waks for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Jay Warren Waks received?
Jay Warren Waks's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

JD
Cornell Law School
- 1971
Cornell University B.S. 1968 Co-Editor in Chief of ILR Forum Cornell University B.S. Campbell Award Cornell University B.S. Cornell Law School
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for Second, Third and DC Circuits U.S. District Co
Admitted: 1972

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