Atty. Lance James Gotko
Mr. Lance James Gotko is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, securities litigation, employment litigation and 6 other areas of law.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 37+ Years Experience
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About Lance James Gotko at a Glance
Lance James Gotko is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Friedman Kaplan Seiler & Adelman LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, business, trade secrets, and securities. Admitted to practice in New York (1989), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1990), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1991), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1992). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1988) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1985). Active member of New York City Bar (Member, Committee on State Courts of Superior Jurisdiction, 2002-2005) Federal Bar Council. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Lance James Gotko
- Mr. Lance James Gotko is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, securities litigation, employment litigation and 6 other areas of law
- Lance received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Lance practices at Friedman Kaplan Seiler & Adelman LLP in New York, NY
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Lance James Gotko's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lance James Gotko handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Contracts in New York
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Employment Law in New York
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Business & Corporate Law in New York
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Trade Secrets in New York
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Securities Law in New York
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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 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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Lance James Gotko
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Lance James Gotko's practice in the field of contracts, employment, business, trade secrets, and securities.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Lance James Gotko brings 37+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, Lance James Gotko can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, employment, and business, Lance James Gotko can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Lance James Gotko attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Lance James Gotko Handles in New York
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