Atty. Maurice Jefferson

Atty. Maurice Jefferson

Maurice Jefferson is a lawyer practicing civil rights, civil practice. Maurice received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Edison Edison 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Maurice Jefferson at a glance

Maurice Jefferson is an Associate based in Edison, New Jersey, practicing at Methfessel & Werbel. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on litigation and civil rights. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1980) and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1980). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1980) and Rutgers University (B.A., 1976). Active member of Union County and New Jersey State Bar Associations Garden State Bar Association. Serands clients in Edison, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Maurice Jefferson is a lawyer practicing civil rights, civil practice
  • Maurice received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Maurice practices at Methfessel & Werbel in Edison, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Maurice Jefferson's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Edison are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Maurice Jefferson

Where is Maurice Jefferson's law office located?
Maurice Jefferson's law practice is located in Edison, New Jersey. The firm is Methfessel & Werbel. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Maurice Jefferson handle?
Maurice Jefferson focuses on litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Maurice Jefferson practiced law?
Maurice Jefferson has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Maurice Jefferson go to law school?
Maurice Jefferson earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Maurice Jefferson for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
New York University School of Law
- 1980
B.A.
Rutgers University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1980

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