Atty. Paul Michael Dechance

Atty. Paul Michael Dechance

Paul Michael Dechance is a lawyer practicing car accidents. Paul received a B.A. degree from St.

Riverhead Riverhead 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Paul Michael Dechance at a glance

Paul Michael Dechance is a Member based in Riverhead, New York, practicing at Law Office of Paul M. DeChance. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on car accidents. Admitted to practice in New York (1988). Educated at Touro College (J.D., 1988) and St. John's University (B.A., 1983). Active member of New York State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Riverhead, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Paul Michael Dechance is a lawyer practicing car accidents
  • Paul received a B.A. degree from St. John's University in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Paul practices at Law Office of Paul M. DeChance in Riverhead, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Paul Michael Dechance's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

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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 Riverhead 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 Paul Michael Dechance's law office located?
Paul Michael Dechance's law practice is located in Riverhead, New York. The firm is Law Office of Paul M. DeChance. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul Michael Dechance handle?
Paul Michael Dechance focuses on car accidents. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Paul Michael Dechance practiced law?
Paul Michael Dechance has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Paul Michael Dechance go to law school?
Paul Michael Dechance earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1983).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Touro College
- 1988
B.A.
St. John's University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1988

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