Atty. Melvin Paradise

Atty. Melvin Paradise

Certified Public Accountant, New York, 1957. Contributing Author: "Estate Tax Techniques," 1999.

New York New York 74 yrs experience 74 year
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About Melvin Paradise at a glance

Melvin Paradise is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at McLaughlin & Stern, LLP. They have 74+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1952. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in New York (1952) and Florida U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Tax Court U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. Di (1975). Educated at St. John's University School of Law (J.D. New, 1952) and City College of the City University of New York (B.B.A., 1947). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York (Member, Section on Taxation) New York State Bar Association The Florida Bar Federal Bar Council. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

Certified Public Accountant, New York, 1957

Contributing Author

  • "Estate Tax Techniques," 1999
  • Lecturer in Taxation, Practising Law Institute, 1957-1967
  • Adjunct Lecturer, Deferred Compensation, Baruch College Graduate School of Business, 1986-1987

Practice Areas Explained

Melvin Paradise's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Tax Law

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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 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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Common questions about Melvin Paradise

Where is Melvin Paradise's law office located?
Melvin Paradise's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is McLaughlin & Stern, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melvin Paradise handle?
Melvin Paradise focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Melvin Paradise practiced law?
Melvin Paradise has 74+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1952.
Where did Melvin Paradise go to law school?
Melvin Paradise earned their education at (J.D. New, 1952); (B.B.A., 1947).
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What awards or recognition has Melvin Paradise received?
Melvin Paradise's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. New
St. John's University School of Law
- 1952
B.B.A.
City College of the City University of New York
- 1947

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1952
Florida U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Tax Court U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. Di
Admitted: 1975

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