Atty. Lisa Lecointe-Cephas

Atty. Lisa Lecointe-Cephas

Lisa Lecointe-Cephas is a lawyer practicing family, class action, securities & investment fraud and 1 other area of law. Lisa received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 2003, and has been licensed for 19 years.

New York New York 19 yrs experience 19 year
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About Lisa Lecointe-Cephas at a glance

Lisa Lecointe-Cephas is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on family law, class action, securities, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (2007) and New Jersey (2016). Educated at Columbia University Law School (J.D., 2006) and Yale University (B.A. Psychology, 2003). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Lisa Lecointe-Cephas is a lawyer practicing family, class action, securities & investment fraud and 1 other area of law
  • Lisa received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 2003, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Lisa practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Lisa Lecointe-Cephas's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lisa Lecointe-Cephas handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Family Law

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Class Action

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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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 Lisa Lecointe-Cephas

Where is Lisa Lecointe-Cephas's law office located?
Lisa Lecointe-Cephas's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lisa Lecointe-Cephas handle?
Lisa Lecointe-Cephas focuses on family law, class action, securities, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Lisa Lecointe-Cephas practiced law?
Lisa Lecointe-Cephas has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Lisa Lecointe-Cephas go to law school?
Lisa Lecointe-Cephas earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A. Psychology, 2003).
How can I contact Lisa Lecointe-Cephas for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University Law School
- 2006
B.A. Psychology
Yale University
- 2003

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of
Admitted: 2007
New Jersey
Admitted: 2016

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