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Atty. Katherine Alice Macfarlane

Atty. Katherine Alice Macfarlane

Katherine Alice Macfarlane is a lawyer practicing civil procedure, federal courts, civil rights litigation and 2 other areas of law. Katherine received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 2002, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Syracuse Syracuse 19 yrs experience 19 year
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About Katherine Alice Macfarlane at a glance

Katherine Alice Macfarlane is an Associate based in Syracuse, New York. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on ssd and civil rights. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (2007) and New York (2011). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 2006) and Northwestern University (B.A., 2002). Serands clients in Syracuse, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Katherine Alice Macfarlane is a lawyer practicing civil procedure, federal courts, civil rights litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Katherine received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 2002, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Katherine practices in Syracuse, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Katherine Alice Macfarlane's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Katherine Alice Macfarlane handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

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Civil Rights

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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 Syracuse 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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Katherine Alice Macfarlane's law practice is located in Syracuse, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Katherine Alice Macfarlane handle?
Katherine Alice Macfarlane focuses on ssd, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Katherine Alice Macfarlane practiced law?
Katherine Alice Macfarlane has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
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Katherine Alice Macfarlane earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A., 2002).
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Education

J.D.
Loyola Law School
- 2006
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2007
New York
Admitted: 2011

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