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