Atty. Michael Jay Plata
Michael Jay Plata is a lawyer practicing business litigation, environmental litigation, employment litigation and 1 other area of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from Florida State University in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years.
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Michael Jay Plata is a Member based in Guttenberg, New Jersey, practicing at Plata Forbes Ferrer & Gutierrez, LLC. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on employment, immigration, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2002). Educated at Rutgers University School of Law, Newark (J.D., 2002) and Florida State University (B.S., 1998). Active member of Essex County, New Jersey State, Hispanic (Region 6 Trustee (Union County)) and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Guttenberg, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Jay Plata is a lawyer practicing business litigation, environmental litigation, employment litigation and 1 other area of law
- Michael received a B.S. degree from Florida State University in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years
- Michael practices at Plata Forbes Ferrer & Gutierrez, LLC in Guttenberg, NJ
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael Jay Plata is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New Jersey →
Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
Michael Jay Plata is one of 34,874 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in New Jersey →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael Jay Plata is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Jersey →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael Jay Plata is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Jersey →
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Why local counsel matters in New Jersey
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Guttenberg are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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