Atty. Kent Kari Anker

Atty. Kent Kari Anker

Mr. Kent Kari Anker is a lawyer practicing business litigation, commercial litigation, complex and multi-district litigation and 7 other areas of law.

New York New York 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Kent Kari Anker at a glance

Kent Kari Anker is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Friedman Kaplan Seiler & Adelman LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, bankruptcy, and class action. Admitted to practice in New York (1999), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2000), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2005), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (2006). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1998) and Wesleyan University (B.A., 1991). Active member of New York City Bar (Member, 1999-2007, and Chair, 2008-2011, Committee on Education and the Law) American Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Kent Kari Anker is a lawyer practicing business litigation, commercial litigation, complex and multi-district litigation and 7 other areas of law
  • Kent received a B.A. degree from Wesleyan University in 1991, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Kent practices at Friedman Kaplan Seiler & Adelman LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Kent Kari Anker's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Employment Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Class Action

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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 Kent Kari Anker

Where is Kent Kari Anker's law office located?
Kent Kari Anker's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Friedman Kaplan Seiler & Adelman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kent Kari Anker handle?
Kent Kari Anker focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, bankruptcy, class action. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Kent Kari Anker practiced law?
Kent Kari Anker has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Kent Kari Anker go to law school?
Kent Kari Anker earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Kent Kari Anker for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1998
B.A.
Wesleyan University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2005
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 2006
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Admitted: 2011
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2015

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