Atty. Michael Anthony Ciaffa

Atty. Michael Anthony Ciaffa

Michael Anthony Ciaffa is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, appellate practice, dispute resolution. Michael received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Garden City Garden City 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About Michael Anthony Ciaffa at a glance

Michael Anthony Ciaffa is a Dist. J. based in Garden City, New York. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on litigation and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1978), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1979), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1984), and U.S. Supreme Court (1993). Educated at St. John's University (J.D., 1977) and Colgate University (B.A., 1974). Serands clients in Garden City, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Anthony Ciaffa is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, appellate practice, dispute resolution
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Michael practices in Garden City, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Anthony Ciaffa's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

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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 Garden City 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 Michael Anthony Ciaffa's law office located?
Michael Anthony Ciaffa's law practice is located in Garden City, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Anthony Ciaffa handle?
Michael Anthony Ciaffa focuses on litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael Anthony Ciaffa practiced law?
Michael Anthony Ciaffa has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Michael Anthony Ciaffa go to law school?
Michael Anthony Ciaffa earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1974).
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Education

J.D.
St. John's University
- 1977
B.A.
Colgate University
- 1974

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1993

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