Atty. Margo L. May

Atty. Margo L. May

Margo L. May is a lawyer practicing education, employment / labor, civil rights.

Poughkeepsie Poughkeepsie 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Margo L. May at a glance

Margo L. May is a Partner based in Poughkeepsie, New York, practicing at Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert, LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on employment, civil rights, and education. Admitted to practice in New York (1977). Educated at Albany Law School J.D. (—) and Vassar College A.B. (—). Serands clients in Poughkeepsie, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Margo L. May is a lawyer practicing education, employment / labor, civil rights
  • Margo received a A.B. degree from Vassar College, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Margo practices at Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert, LLP in Poughkeepsie, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Margo L. May's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student 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 Poughkeepsie 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 Margo L. May

Where is Margo L. May's law office located?
Margo L. May's law practice is located in Poughkeepsie, New York. The firm is Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Margo L. May handle?
Margo L. May focuses on employment, civil rights, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Margo L. May practiced law?
Margo L. May has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Margo L. May go to law school?
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How can I contact Margo L. May for a consultation?
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Education

Albany Law School J.D.
- In Progress
Vassar College A.B.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1977

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