Atty. Joseph H. Lessem

Atty. Joseph H. Lessem

Joseph H. Lessem is a lawyer practicing commercial, trademark infringement, appeals and 2 other areas of law.

New York New York 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Joseph H. Lessem at a glance

Joseph H. Lessem is a Special Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Graubard Miller. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on trademark, business, ip, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1987), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1989), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1989), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1991). Educated at St. John's University (J.D., 1986) and Manhattan College (M.A. Manhattan, 1974). Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph H. Lessem is a lawyer practicing commercial, trademark infringement, appeals and 2 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a M.A. degree from Manhattan College in 1974, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Joseph practices at Graubard Miller in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph H. Lessem's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

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Jurisdictional Context

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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

Common questions about Joseph H. Lessem

Where is Joseph H. Lessem's law office located?
Joseph H. Lessem's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Graubard Miller. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph H. Lessem handle?
Joseph H. Lessem focuses on trademark, business, ip, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Joseph H. Lessem practiced law?
Joseph H. Lessem has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Joseph H. Lessem go to law school?
Joseph H. Lessem earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (M.A. Manhattan, 1974).
How can I contact Joseph H. Lessem for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
St. John's University
- 1986
M.A. Manhattan
Manhattan College
- 1974

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 2000
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Admitted: 2002

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