Atty. Paula A. Lapin

Atty. Paula A. Lapin

Paula A. Lapin is a lawyer practicing condominium development, commercial real estate development, homeowners association law and 2 other areas of law.

Rochester Rochester 50 yrs experience 50 year
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About Paula A. Lapin at a glance

Paula A. Lapin is an Associate based in Rochester, New York, practicing at Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on real estate, commercial re, and hoa. Admitted to practice in New York (1976) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1976). Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1975) and University of Rochester (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in Rochester, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Paula A. Lapin is a lawyer practicing condominium development, commercial real estate development, homeowners association law and 2 other areas of law
  • Paula received a B.A. degree from University of Rochester in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Paula practices at Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP in Rochester, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Paula A. Lapin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paula A. Lapin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Commercial Real Estate

Paula A. Lapin is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in New York →

HOA & Condominium Law

Paula A. Lapin is one of 5,637 hoa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse hoa 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 Rochester 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 Paula A. Lapin

Where is Paula A. Lapin's law office located?
Paula A. Lapin's law practice is located in Rochester, New York. The firm is Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paula A. Lapin handle?
Paula A. Lapin focuses on real estate, commercial re, hoa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Paula A. Lapin practiced law?
Paula A. Lapin has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Paula A. Lapin go to law school?
Paula A. Lapin earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Paula A. Lapin for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Paula A. Lapin received?
Paula A. Lapin's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Cornell University
- 1975
B.A.
University of Rochester
- 1972

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 1976

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