Atty. Michael Perna
Michael Perna is a lawyer practicing education law, labor and employment, school law and 1 other area of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Cathedral College of the Immaculate Conception in 1987, and has been licensed for 24 years.
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Michael Perna is a employment and education attorney based in Mount Vernon, New York. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. Supreme Court (2002). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 2001) and Cathedral College of the Immaculate Conception (B.A. Iona, 1987). Active member of Nassau County and New York State Bar Associations New York County Lawyer's Association. Serves clients in Mount Vernon, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Perna is a lawyer practicing education law, labor and employment, school law and 1 other area of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Cathedral College of the Immaculate Conception in 1987, and has been licensed for 24 years
- Michael practices in Mount Vernon, NY
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Michael Perna's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Perna handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael Perna is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Michael Perna is one of 21,546 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in New York →
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 Mount Vernon 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 venue, 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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