Atty. Leah Friedman

Atty. Leah Friedman

Leah Friedman is a lawyer practicing administrative law, admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law and 2 other areas of law. Leah has been licensed for 17 years.

New York New York 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About Leah Friedman at a glance

Leah Friedman is an Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on litigation, government, appellate, and maritime. Admitted to practice in New York (2009). Educated at Harvard Law School LL.M. University of Sydney, Australia LL.B. B.Eco. (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Leah Friedman is a lawyer practicing administrative law, admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law and 2 other areas of law
  • Leah has been licensed for 17 years
  • Leah practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Leah Friedman's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Appellate Practice

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

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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 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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Where is Leah Friedman's law office located?
Leah Friedman's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Latham & Watkins LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Leah Friedman handle?
Leah Friedman focuses on litigation, government, appellate, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Leah Friedman practiced law?
Leah Friedman has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Leah Friedman go to law school?
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Education

Harvard Law School LL.M. University of Sydney, Australia LL.B. B.Eco.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2009

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