Atty. Michael James Foster

Atty. Michael James Foster

Michael James Foster is a lawyer practicing social security disability law, landlord & tenant law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1960, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Schenectady Schenectady 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About Michael James Foster at a glance

Michael James Foster is a ssd and landlord/tenant attorney based in Schenectady, New York. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in New York (1980). Educated at Albany Law School (J.D., 1979) and Duke University (B.A., 1960). Serands clients in Schenectady, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael James Foster is a lawyer practicing social security disability law, landlord & tenant law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1960, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Michael practices in Schenectady, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Michael James Foster's Areas of Practice

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

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

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Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

Michael James Foster is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant 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 Schenectady 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 James Foster's law office located?
Michael James Foster's law practice is located in Schenectady, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael James Foster handle?
Michael James Foster focuses on ssd, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael James Foster practiced law?
Michael James Foster has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Michael James Foster go to law school?
Michael James Foster earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1960).
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Education

J.D.
Albany Law School
- 1979
B.A.
Duke University
- 1960

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1980

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