Atty. Joseph A Shifer

Atty. Joseph A Shifer

Joseph A Shifer is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, bankruptcy / chapter 11, real estate and 1 other area of law. Joseph received a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York in 2004, and has been licensed for 18 years.

New York New York 18 yrs experience 18 year
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About Joseph A Shifer at a glance

Joseph A Shifer is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on formation, real estate, bankruptcy, and chapter 11. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2008), New York (2010), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2010). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2007) and Brooklyn College of the City University of New York (B.A., 2004). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph A Shifer is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, bankruptcy / chapter 11, real estate and 1 other area of law
  • Joseph received a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York in 2004, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Joseph practices at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph A Shifer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph A Shifer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

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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 Joseph A Shifer's law office located?
Joseph A Shifer's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph A Shifer handle?
Joseph A Shifer focuses on formation, real estate, bankruptcy, chapter 11. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Joseph A Shifer practiced law?
Joseph A Shifer has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Joseph A Shifer go to law school?
Joseph A Shifer earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A., 2004).
How can I contact Joseph A Shifer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2007
B.A.
Brooklyn College of the City University of New York
- 2004

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2008
New York
Admitted: 2010
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2010

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