Atty. Jeffrey A Leighton

Atty. Jeffrey A Leighton

Jeffrey A Leighton is a lawyer practicing corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, business and 1 other area of law. Jeffrey received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years.

New York New York 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About Jeffrey A Leighton at a glance

Jeffrey A Leighton is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Wilk Auslander Llp. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and m&a. Admitted to practice in New York (1983), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1983), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1983), and New Jersey (1993). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1982) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1979). Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York State, New Jersey State and American (Member, Business Law Section) Bar Associations New York County Lawyers Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jeffrey A Leighton is a lawyer practicing corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, business and 1 other area of law
  • Jeffrey received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Jeffrey practices at Wilk Auslander LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Jeffrey A Leighton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeffrey A Leighton 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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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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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 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 Jeffrey A Leighton's law office located?
Jeffrey A Leighton's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Wilk Auslander Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jeffrey A Leighton handle?
Jeffrey A Leighton focuses on employment, business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Jeffrey A Leighton practiced law?
Jeffrey A Leighton has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Jeffrey A Leighton go to law school?
Jeffrey A Leighton earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1982
B.A.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1979

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1983
New Jersey
Admitted: 1993

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