Atty. Kathy Dutton Helmer

Atty. Kathy Dutton Helmer

Kathy Dutton Helmer is a lawyer practicing environmental, land and natural resources, arbitration -- international and domestic, e-discovery analysis and technology (e-dat) group and 1 other area of law. Kathy received a B.A. degree from Purdue University in 1972, and has been licensed for 45 years.

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Profile Summary

About Kathy Dutton Helmer at a glance

Kathy Dutton Helmer is a Counsel based in Newark, New Jersey, practicing at K&L Gates LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, environmental, and adr. Admitted to practice in New York (1981) and New Jersey U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern District (1985). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1980) and Purdue University (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Newark, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Kathy Dutton Helmer is a lawyer practicing environmental, land and natural resources, arbitration -- international and domestic, e-discovery analysis and technology (e-dat) group and 1 other area of law
  • Kathy received a B.A. degree from Purdue University in 1972, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Kathy practices at K&L Gates LLP in Newark, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Kathy Dutton Helmer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kathy Dutton Helmer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

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

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Land Use & Zoning

Kathy Dutton Helmer is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in New Jersey →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Kathy Dutton Helmer is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in New Jersey →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Kathy Dutton Helmer is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Newark are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kathy Dutton Helmer

Where is Kathy Dutton Helmer's law office located?
Kathy Dutton Helmer's law practice is located in Newark, New Jersey. The firm is K&L Gates LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kathy Dutton Helmer handle?
Kathy Dutton Helmer focuses on real estate, zoning, environmental, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Kathy Dutton Helmer practiced law?
Kathy Dutton Helmer has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Kathy Dutton Helmer go to law school?
Kathy Dutton Helmer earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Kathy Dutton Helmer for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Kathy Dutton Helmer received?
Kathy Dutton Helmer's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1980
B.A.
Purdue University
- 1972

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1981
New Jersey U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern District
Admitted: 1985

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