Atty. Michael James Cooney
Mr. Michael James Cooney is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law, bankruptcy & debt and 6 other areas of law.
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Michael James Cooney is a Partner based in Rochester, New York, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on formation, bankruptcy, education, health care, and maritime. Admitted to practice in New York (1989), Florida (2004), and District of Columbia (2011). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1988) and Hamilton College (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Monroe County, New York State and American Bar Associations The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Rochester, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Michael James Cooney is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law, bankruptcy & debt and 6 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Hamilton College in 1983, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Michael practices at Nixon Peabody LLP in Rochester, NY
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Michael James Cooney is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in New York →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Michael James Cooney is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in New York →
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Michael James Cooney is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in New York →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Michael James Cooney is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in New York →
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Michael James Cooney is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in New York →
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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