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Atty. Michael Jay Kaplan

Atty. Michael Jay Kaplan

Michael Jay Kaplan is a lawyer. Michael received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Buffalo Buffalo 52 Years Experience 52 year
Call (716) 486-1339

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About Michael Jay Kaplan at a glance

Michael Jay Kaplan is an U.S. Bkrptcy. Ct. J. based in Buffalo, New York. They haand 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in New York (1974). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1971) and Columbia University (B.A., 1968). Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Jay Kaplan is a lawyer
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Michael practices in Buffalo, NY

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practforg law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Buffalo 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 substantiand 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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Michael Jay Kaplan's law practice is located in Buffalo, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Michael Jay Kaplan has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
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Michael Jay Kaplan earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1968).
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Education

J.D.
Boston University
- 1971
B.A.
Columbia University
- 1968

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1974

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