Atty. Joel Eric Budnetz

Atty. Joel Eric Budnetz

Joel Eric Budnetz is a lawyer practicing trusts, real estate, buying and selling of businesses and 10 other areas of law. Joel received a B.A. degree from Queens College of the City University of New York in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Forest Hills Forest Hills 55 yrs experience 55 year
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About Joel Eric Budnetz at a glance

Joel Eric Budnetz is a Member based in Forest Hills, New York, practicing at Joel E. Budnetz, Esq.. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, trusts, and family law. Admitted to practice in New York (1971), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1979), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1979), and U.S. Supreme Court (1981). Educated at St. John's University School of Law (J.D., 1970) and Queens College of the City University of New York (B.A., 1968). Active member of Queens County and New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in Forest Hills, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Joel Eric Budnetz is a lawyer practicing trusts, real estate, buying and selling of businesses and 10 other areas of law
  • Joel received a B.A. degree from Queens College of the City University of New York in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Joel practices at Joel E. Budnetz, Esq. in Forest Hills, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Joel Eric Budnetz's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Wills

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Trusts

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Family 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 Forest Hills 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

Common questions about Joel Eric Budnetz

Where is Joel Eric Budnetz's law office located?
Joel Eric Budnetz's law practice is located in Forest Hills, New York. The firm is Joel E. Budnetz, Esq.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joel Eric Budnetz handle?
Joel Eric Budnetz focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, trusts, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Joel Eric Budnetz practiced law?
Joel Eric Budnetz has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Joel Eric Budnetz go to law school?
Joel Eric Budnetz earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact Joel Eric Budnetz for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
St. John's University School of Law
- 1970
B.A.
Queens College of the City University of New York
- 1968

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1981

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