Atty. Melvin Harris Pizer

Atty. Melvin Harris Pizer

Melvin Harris Pizer is a lawyer practicing benefits litigation, employment & severance agreements, executive compensation and 5 other areas of law. Melvin received a degree from New York University in 1970, and has been licensed for 58 years.

Rochester Rochester 58 yrs experience 58 year
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About Melvin Harris Pizer at a glance

Melvin Harris Pizer is a employment, tax, estate litigation, employment contracts, and litigation attorney based in Rochester, New York. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (1968), New York (1969), Florida (1978), and U.S. Tax Court (1978). Educated at New York University (LL.M., 1970) and University of Oklahoma (J.D., 1968). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Monroe County, Onondaga County, New York State. Serands clients in Rochester, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Melvin Harris Pizer is a lawyer practicing benefits litigation, employment & severance agreements, executive compensation and 5 other areas of law
  • Melvin received a degree from New York University in 1970, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • Melvin practices in Rochester, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Melvin Harris Pizer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melvin Harris Pizer 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.

Melvin Harris Pizer is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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Employment Contracts

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melvin Harris Pizer

Where is Melvin Harris Pizer's law office located?
Melvin Harris Pizer's law practice is located in Rochester, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melvin Harris Pizer handle?
Melvin Harris Pizer focuses on employment, tax, estate litigation, employment contracts, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Melvin Harris Pizer practiced law?
Melvin Harris Pizer has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did Melvin Harris Pizer go to law school?
Melvin Harris Pizer earned their education at (LL.M., 1970); (J.D., 1968).
How can I contact Melvin Harris Pizer for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Melvin Harris Pizer received?
Melvin Harris Pizer's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LL.M.
New York University
- 1970
J.D.
University of Oklahoma
- 1968

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Oklahoma
Admitted: 1968
New York
Admitted: 1969
Florida
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1978

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