Atty. Louis E. 'Lee' Black

Atty. Louis E. 'Lee' Black

Mr. Black has been engaged in private law practice in New York City for almost 40 years having started his career at Carter, Ledyard & Milburn.

New York New York 54 yrs experience 54 year
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About Louis E. 'Lee' Black at a glance

Louis E. 'Lee' Black is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Louis E. Black, Esq.. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on contracts, trademark, copyright, personal injury, and immigration. Admitted to practice in New York (1972). Educated at New York University Law School (LL.M. Taxation, 1979) and New York University (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Black has been engaged in private law practice in New York City for almost 40 years having started his career at Carter, Ledyard & Milburn
  • He formed the law firm of Black & Associates on January 1, 2002 to focus on the representation of small and newly formed businesses
  • His practice has been concentrated in the area of business startups, including many Internet and software companies for approximately fifteen years
  • From 1986 until December 31, 2001, he was a member of the law firm of DeForest & Duer, as Chairman of its Corporate Department
  • He also serves as general counsel to other business enterprises
  • Mr. Black served as Vice Chairman of MacMillan Ring-Free Oil Co., Inc., a publicly traded oil and gas company, in 1986 and 1987 and was a member of the Board of Directors of Vault.com Inc., a career-oriented Internet and publishing company, from 1999 until October 2007
  • He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Aleutian Capital Partners, LLC, a company engaged in the mergers and acquisitions advisory business, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Cleveland E. Dodge Foundation, a private charitable foundation
  • Mr. Black received his BA in 1968, his law degree in 1971, and his Master of Laws in Taxation degree in 1979, all from New York University
  • He is a member of the tax section of the New York State Bar Association and the business law and taxation sections of the American Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

Louis E. 'Lee' Black's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Louis E. 'Lee' Black handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Personal Injury

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Immigration Law

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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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Where is Louis E. 'Lee' Black's law office located?
Louis E. 'Lee' Black's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Louis E. Black, Esq.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Louis E. 'Lee' Black handle?
Louis E. 'Lee' Black focuses on contracts, trademark, copyright, personal injury, immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Louis E. 'Lee' Black practiced law?
Louis E. 'Lee' Black has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Louis E. 'Lee' Black go to law school?
Louis E. 'Lee' Black earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 1979); (B.A., 1968).
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What awards or recognition has Louis E. 'Lee' Black received?
Louis E. 'Lee' Black's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.M. Taxation
New York University Law School
- 1979
B.A.
New York University
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1972

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