Atty. Michael Paul Kniffen

Atty. Michael Paul Kniffen

Michael Paul Kniffen is a lawyer practicing antitrust & unfair competition, intellectual property law, litigation and 2 other areas of law. Michael has been licensed for 17 years.

New York New York 17 yrs experience 17 year
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About Michael Paul Kniffen at a glance

Michael Paul Kniffen is an Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Morrison & Foerster LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on real estate, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2009) and New York (2022). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Paul Kniffen is a lawyer practicing antitrust & unfair competition, intellectual property law, litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael has been licensed for 17 years
  • Michael practices at Morrison & Foerster LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Paul Kniffen's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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Intellectual Property

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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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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Where is Michael Paul Kniffen's law office located?
Michael Paul Kniffen's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Morrison & Foerster LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Paul Kniffen handle?
Michael Paul Kniffen focuses on real estate, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael Paul Kniffen practiced law?
Michael Paul Kniffen has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
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Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2009
New York
Admitted: 2022

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