Atty. Phillip Jaffe
Phillip Jaffe is a lawyer practicing negligence law, bankruptcy & debt, tax. Phillip received a degree from Touro, and has been licensed for 35 years.
Bankruptcy & Debt & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 35+ Years Experience
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About Phillip Jaffe at a Glance
Phillip Jaffe is a personal injury, bankruptcy, and tax attorney based in New York, New York. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1991) and New York (1993). Educated at Touro New York University B.A. New York University School Of Dentistry D.D.S. New York University School Of Orthodontics Ortho. (—). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Phillip Jaffe
- Phillip Jaffe is a lawyer practicing negligence law, bankruptcy & debt, tax
- Phillip received a degree from Touro, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Phillip practices in New York, NY
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Phillip Jaffe's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Phillip Jaffe handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Personal Injury in New York
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Bankruptcy & Debt in New York
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Phillip Jaffe is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in New York →
Tax Law in New York
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court 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 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
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Phillip Jaffe
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 Phillip Jaffe's practice in the field of personal injury, bankruptcy, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Phillip Jaffe brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Connecticut and New York, Phillip Jaffe can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, bankruptcy, and tax, Phillip Jaffe 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 Phillip Jaffe 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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Common Legal Issues Phillip Jaffe Handles in New York
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