Atty. Kenneth B. Anker

Atty. Kenneth B. Anker

Kenneth B. Anker is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, executive compensation.

Melville Melville 42 yrs experience 42 year
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About Kenneth B. Anker at a glance

Kenneth B. Anker is a Partner based in Melville, New York, practicing at Smith & Downey, P.A.. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on employment and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in New York (1984) and U.S. Tax Court (1990). Educated at George Washington University School of Law (J.D., 1983) and State University of New York at Binghamton (B.S. Accounting, 1980). Serands clients in Melville, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Kenneth B. Anker is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, executive compensation
  • Kenneth received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Binghamton in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Kenneth practices at Smith & Downey, P.A. in Melville, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Kenneth B. Anker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kenneth B. Anker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Employment Contracts

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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 Melville 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 Kenneth B. Anker

Where is Kenneth B. Anker's law office located?
Kenneth B. Anker's law practice is located in Melville, New York. The firm is Smith & Downey, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kenneth B. Anker handle?
Kenneth B. Anker focuses on employment, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Kenneth B. Anker practiced law?
Kenneth B. Anker has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Kenneth B. Anker go to law school?
Kenneth B. Anker earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S. Accounting, 1980).
How can I contact Kenneth B. Anker for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University School of Law
- 1983
B.S. Accounting
State University of New York at Binghamton
- 1980

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1990

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