Atty. Michael Philip Tempesta

Atty. Michael Philip Tempesta

Michael Philip Tempesta is a lawyer practicing sexual harassment, discrimination, employment & labor and 1 other area of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Wagner College in 1973, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Staten Island Staten Island 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About Michael Philip Tempesta at a glance

Michael Philip Tempesta is a Member based in Staten Island, New York, practicing at Michael Philip Tempesta. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on sexual harassment, employment, civil rights, and adr. Admitted to practice in New York (1986), United States District Court of Southern and Eastern New York (1986), and D.C (1987). Educated at Jacob D. Fuchsburg Law Center of Touro College (J.D., 1985) and Wagner College (B.A., 1973). Active member of Richmond County Bar Association. Serands clients in Staten Island, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Philip Tempesta is a lawyer practicing sexual harassment, discrimination, employment & labor and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Wagner College in 1973, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Michael practices at Michael Philip Tempesta in Staten Island, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Philip Tempesta's Areas of Practice

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

Sexual Harassment

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Employment Law

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Civil Rights

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Mediation & Arbitration

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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 Staten Island 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 Philip Tempesta's law office located?
Michael Philip Tempesta's law practice is located in Staten Island, New York. The firm is Michael Philip Tempesta. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Philip Tempesta handle?
Michael Philip Tempesta focuses on sexual harassment, employment, civil rights, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael Philip Tempesta practiced law?
Michael Philip Tempesta has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Michael Philip Tempesta go to law school?
Michael Philip Tempesta earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1973).
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Education

J.D.
Jacob D. Fuchsburg Law Center of Touro College
- 1985
B.A.
Wagner College
- 1973

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1986
United States District Court of Southern and Eastern New York
Admitted: 1986
D.C
Admitted: 1987

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