Atty. Jonathan Paul Arfa
Jonathan Paul Arfa is a lawyer practicing discrimination, sexual harassment, civil rights and 2 other areas of law. Jonathan received a B.S. degree from Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years.
Civil Rights & More Attorney · Serving White Plains, NY · 48+ Years Experience
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About Jonathan Paul Arfa at a Glance
Jonathan Paul Arfa is a Member based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Jonathan P. Arfa, P.C.. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on sexual harassment, employment, civil rights, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1978), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1978), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit U.S. Supreme (1978). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1977) and Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations (B.S., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Westchester County and New York State Bar Associations. Serves clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jonathan Paul Arfa
- Jonathan Paul Arfa is a lawyer practicing discrimination, sexual harassment, civil rights and 2 other areas of law
- Jonathan received a B.S. degree from Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Jonathan practices at Jonathan P. Arfa, P.C. in White Plains, NY
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Jonathan Paul Arfa's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan Paul Arfa handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in White Plains.
Sexual Harassment in White Plains
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Employment Law in White Plains
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Jonathan Paul Arfa is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →
Civil Rights in White Plains
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Appellate Practice in White Plains
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in White Plains
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 White Plains 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.
White Plains Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in White Plains Choose Jonathan Paul Arfa
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jonathan Paul Arfa's practice in the field of sexual harassment, employment, civil rights, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jonathan Paul Arfa brings 48+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit U.S. Supreme, Jonathan Paul Arfa can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering sexual harassment, employment, and civil rights, Jonathan Paul Arfa can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in White Plains
A White Plains-based practice means Jonathan Paul Arfa attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Jonathan Paul Arfa Handles in White Plains
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