Atty. Leslie Warnick Kernan

Atty. Leslie Warnick Kernan

Leslie Warnick Kernan is a lawyer practicing general corporate law, banking law, real estate and 6 other areas of law. Leslie received a B.A. degree from Union College in 1974, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Rochester Rochester 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About Leslie Warnick Kernan at a glance

Leslie Warnick Kernan is a Gen. Coun. & Sr. Dir., Risk Management based in Rochester, New York. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on trademark, business, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in New York (1981), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York U.S. (1995), and New Jersey (1996). Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1980) and Union College (B.A. Political, 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Rochester, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Leslie Warnick Kernan is a lawyer practicing general corporate law, banking law, real estate and 6 other areas of law
  • Leslie received a B.A. degree from Union College in 1974, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Leslie practices in Rochester, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Leslie Warnick Kernan's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Leslie Warnick Kernan is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Leslie Warnick Kernan is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in New York →

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 Rochester 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 Leslie Warnick Kernan's law office located?
Leslie Warnick Kernan's law practice is located in Rochester, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Leslie Warnick Kernan handle?
Leslie Warnick Kernan focuses on trademark, business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Leslie Warnick Kernan practiced law?
Leslie Warnick Kernan has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Leslie Warnick Kernan go to law school?
Leslie Warnick Kernan earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A. Political, 1974).
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What awards or recognition has Leslie Warnick Kernan received?
Leslie Warnick Kernan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Albany Law School of Union University
- 1980
B.A. Political
Union College
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York U.S.
Admitted: 1995
New Jersey
Admitted: 1996

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