Atty. Joel M. Poch

Atty. Joel M. Poch

Joel M. Poch is a lawyer practicing labor law, administrative law.

Amherst Amherst 50 yrs experience 50 year
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About Joel M. Poch at a glance

Joel M. Poch is an AFSCME (AFL-C10) based in Amherst, New York. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on employment and government. Admitted to practice in New York (1976). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (J.D., 1975) and Cornell University (B.S., 1966). Serands clients in Amherst, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Joel M. Poch is a lawyer practicing labor law, administrative law
  • Joel received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1966, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Joel practices in Amherst, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Joel M. Poch's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel M. Poch 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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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 Amherst 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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Where is Joel M. Poch's law office located?
Joel M. Poch's law practice is located in Amherst, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joel M. Poch handle?
Joel M. Poch focuses on employment, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Joel M. Poch practiced law?
Joel M. Poch has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Joel M. Poch go to law school?
Joel M. Poch earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.S., 1966).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1975
B.S.
Cornell University
- 1966

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1976

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