Atty. Paul Stephen Devine
Paul Stephen Devine is a lawyer practicing professional liability, municipalities and public entities, product liability and 6 other areas of law. Paul received a B.A. degree from Villanova University in 1974, and has been licensed for 46 years.
Municipalities and Public Entities & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 46+ Years Experience
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About Paul Stephen Devine at a Glance
Paul Stephen Devine is an Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on product liability, litigation, civil rights, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York U.S. Court of Appea (1980). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1979) and Villanova University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Affilaitions •Defense Research Institute •New York State Bar Association: Torts Insurance and Compensation Law Section Trial Lawyers Section •Trucking Industry Defense Association •Defense Association of New York, Inc and •Claims and Litigation Management Alliance: President, Long Island Chapter member, Alternative Fee Arrangements Committee •Nassau County Bar Association •Suffolk County Bar Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Paul Stephen Devine
- Paul Stephen Devine is a lawyer practicing professional liability, municipalities and public entities, product liability and 6 other areas of law
- Paul received a B.A. degree from Villanova University in 1974, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Paul practices at Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP in New York, NY
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Paul Stephen Devine's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul Stephen Devine handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Product Liability in New York
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Civil Litigation in New York
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Civil Rights in New York
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Government & Administrative Law in New York
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Appellate Practice in New York
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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 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Paul Stephen Devine
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Paul Stephen Devine's practice in the field of product liability, litigation, civil rights, government, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Paul Stephen Devine brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering product liability, litigation, and civil rights, Paul Stephen Devine can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Paul Stephen Devine attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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