Atty. Leora Amir

Atty. Leora Amir

Leora Amir is a lawyer practicing civil rights, civil law, corporate law. Leora received a B.A. degree from Tufts University in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Elmira Elmira 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About Leora Amir at a glance

Leora Amir is a Member based in Elmira, New York, practicing at Leora Amir & Associates, LLC. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in New York (1978). Educated at Syracuse University (J.D., 1977) and Tufts University (B.A. Tufts, 1973). Serands clients in Elmira, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Leora Amir is a lawyer practicing civil rights, civil law, corporate law
  • Leora received a B.A. degree from Tufts University in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Leora practices at Leora Amir & Associates, LLC in Elmira, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Leora Amir's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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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 Elmira 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 Leora Amir

Where is Leora Amir's law office located?
Leora Amir's law practice is located in Elmira, New York. The firm is Leora Amir & Associates, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Leora Amir handle?
Leora Amir focuses on business, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Leora Amir practiced law?
Leora Amir has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Leora Amir go to law school?
Leora Amir earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A. Tufts, 1973).
How can I contact Leora Amir for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Syracuse University
- 1977
B.A. Tufts
Tufts University
- 1973

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1978

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