Atty. Patrick W. McGinley

Atty. Patrick W. McGinley

Centennial Scholar, Seton Hall University. Ranked First in Class.

New York New York 66 yrs experience 66 year
Call (332) 232-4746 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Patrick W. McGinley at a glance

Patrick W. McGinley is an Of Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Cuomo LLC. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Their practice focuses on discrimination, criminal defense, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1960) and U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, U.S. Court of Appeals, First and Se (1960). Educated at New York University (LL.M. Seton, 1971) and Iona College (A.B., 1956). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chairman, Committee on Judicial Discipline and Removal, 1973-1977, Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Centennial Scholar, Seton Hall University
  • Ranked First in Class

Co-Author

  • "Judicial Removal in New York: A New Look," 40 Fordham Law Review (Oct. 1971)
  • "Airport Searches and Seizures - A Reasonable Approach," 41 Fordham Law Review (Dec. 1972)
  • Commissioner of Investigation, City of New York, 1982-1986
  • Acting Justice, Supreme Court, First Judicial Department, 1980-1982
  • Judge, Criminal Court of City of New York, 1979-1980
  • Administrative Judge, Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor, 1986—
  • Assistant District Attorney, New York County, 1962-1967
  • Mayor's Committee on Judiciary, 1982-1986

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick W. McGinley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick W. McGinley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workplace Discrimination

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Criminal Defense

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Civil Litigation

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Patrick W. McGinley

Where is Patrick W. McGinley's law office located?
Patrick W. McGinley's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Cuomo LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick W. McGinley handle?
Patrick W. McGinley focuses on discrimination, criminal defense, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Patrick W. McGinley practiced law?
Patrick W. McGinley has 66+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1960.
Where did Patrick W. McGinley go to law school?
Patrick W. McGinley earned their education at (LL.M. Seton, 1971); (A.B., 1956).
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What awards or recognition has Patrick W. McGinley received?
Patrick W. McGinley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.M. Seton
New York University
- 1971
A.B.
Iona College
- 1956

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1960
U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, U.S. Court of Appeals, First and Se
Admitted: 1960

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