Atty. John E. Lazar

Atty. John E. Lazar

John E. Lazar is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, securities litigation, structured finance and derivatives litigation and 3 other areas of law.

New York New York 21 Years Experience 21 year
Call (646) 797-2069

Profile Summary

About John E. Lazar at a glance

John E. Lazar is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Wollmuth Maher & Deutsch LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, securities, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in New York (2005), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2009), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2009), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (2011). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 2004) and Duke University (A.B., 2001). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John E. Lazar is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, securities litigation, structured finance and derivatives litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Duke University in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • John practices at Wollmuth Maher & Deutsch LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John E. Lazar's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John E. Lazar handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

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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 venue, 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 John E. Lazar

Where is John E. Lazar's law office located?
John E. Lazar's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Wollmuth Maher & Deutsch LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John E. Lazar handle?
John E. Lazar focuses on business, bankruptcy, securities, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John E. Lazar practiced law?
John E. Lazar has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did John E. Lazar go to law school?
John E. Lazar earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (A.B., 2001).
How can I contact John E. Lazar for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 2004
A.B.
Duke University
- 2001

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2009
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2009
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 2011
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2013

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