Atty. Petria May

Atty. Petria May

Petria May is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property, international arbitration and 1 other area of law. Petria received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1989, and has been licensed for 28 years.

New York New York 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Petria May at a glance

Petria May is a ip, white collar, litigation, adr, and international attorney based in New York, New York. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in New York (1998). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1997) and Yale University (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Petria May is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property, international arbitration and 1 other area of law
  • Petria received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1989, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Petria practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Petria May's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Petria May is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in New York →

White Collar Crimes

Petria May is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in New York →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Petria May is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Petria May is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in New York →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

Petria May is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international 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 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 Petria May

Where is Petria May's law office located?
Petria May's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Petria May handle?
Petria May focuses on ip, white collar, litigation, adr, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Petria May practiced law?
Petria May has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Petria May go to law school?
Petria May earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Petria May for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1997
B.A.
Yale University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1998

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