Atty. Michael Nelson James Colon
Michael Nelson James Colon is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, insurance defense, litigation and 1 other area of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years.
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Michael Nelson James Colon is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Rivera Hunter & Colón LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1985), U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York (1987), and U.S. Supreme Court (1999). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (J.D., 1984) and Yale University (B.A., 1980). Active member of New York State Bar Association Puerto Rican Bar Association Hispanic National Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Nelson James Colon is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, insurance defense, litigation and 1 other area of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Michael practices at Rivera Hunter & Colón LLP in New York, NY
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Michael Nelson James Colon's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Nelson James Colon handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Michael Nelson James Colon is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael Nelson James Colon is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Michael Nelson James Colon is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in New York →
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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 New York 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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