Atty. Justin Ames
Justin Ames, Esq., is a partner at Akin & Salaman specializing in employment law. Mr.
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Justin Ames is an Associate based in New York, New York, practforg at Akin & Salaman. They haand 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in New York (2012) and New Jersey (2018). Educated at University of Maryland School of Law J.D. (—) and Syracuse University (—). Actiand member of New York State Bar Association and the New York City Bar. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Justin Ames, Esq., is a partner at Akin & Salaman specializing in employment law
- Mr. Ames represents victims of sexual harassment, discrimination, hostile work environment, retaliation, and wage theft against all types of violators—from small restaurants to Fortune 500 companies
- As a fearless litigator, Mr. Ames will fight for you.Prior to joining the Akin & Salaman, Mr. Ames was an Assistant District Attorney with the Rockland County District Attorney's Office, where he gained invaluable trial experience prosecuting crimes
- After leaving the District Attorney's Office, Mr. Ames worked as an associate for a boutique law firm, specializing in criminal defense and matrimonial/family law litigation
- With years of courtroom experience under his belt, Mr. Ames is an expert in trial strategy and persuasive argument
- Equally as important, Mr. Ames is an accomplished negotiator, able to maximize settlement awards.Mr
- Ames is admitted to practice law and in good standing in the state courts of New York and New Jersey, the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the District Court of New Jersey, and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.Mr
- Ames received his B.S. in Public Relations from S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and his J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law
- In his free time, Mr. Ames enjoys spending time with his wife and corgi (Pop Tart), is one of the fastest crossword puzzle solvers in the world, and roots for the Yankees, Jets, Rangers, and Arsenal
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Practforg law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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