Atty. Michael Joseph Rooney

Atty. Michael Joseph Rooney

Michael Joseph Rooney is a lawyer practicing litigation. Michael received a B.A. degree from St.

Rochester Rochester 11 yrs experience 11 year
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About Michael Joseph Rooney at a glance

Michael Joseph Rooney is an Associate based in Rochester, New York, practicing at Harter Secrest & Emery LLP. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (2015). Educated at State University of New York, Buffalo Law School (J.D., 2014) and St. John Fisher College (B.A., 2011). Serands clients in Rochester, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Joseph Rooney is a lawyer practicing litigation
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from St. John Fisher College in 2011, and has been licensed for 11 years
  • Michael practices at Harter Secrest & Emery LLP in Rochester, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Joseph Rooney's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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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Where is Michael Joseph Rooney's law office located?
Michael Joseph Rooney's law practice is located in Rochester, New York. The firm is Harter Secrest & Emery LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Joseph Rooney handle?
Michael Joseph Rooney focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael Joseph Rooney practiced law?
Michael Joseph Rooney has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did Michael Joseph Rooney go to law school?
Michael Joseph Rooney earned their education at (J.D., 2014); (B.A., 2011).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
State University of New York, Buffalo Law School
- 2014
B.A.
St. John Fisher College
- 2011

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2015

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