Atty. Rayner M. Hamilton

Atty. Rayner M. Hamilton

Rayner M. Hamilton is a lawyer practicing international arbitration, complex commercial litigation, maritime and 3 other areas of law.

New York New York 64 yrs experience 64 year
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Profile Summary

About Rayner M. Hamilton at a glance

Rayner M. Hamilton is a business, ip, litigation, adr, and maritime attorney based in New York, New York. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Admitted to practice in New York (1962). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (LL.B., 1961) and University of Colorado (B.S., 1957). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Rayner M. Hamilton is a lawyer practicing international arbitration, complex commercial litigation, maritime and 3 other areas of law
  • Rayner received a B.S. degree from University of Colorado in 1957, and has been licensed for 64 years
  • Rayner practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Rayner M. Hamilton's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

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

Rayner M. Hamilton is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in New York →

Civil Litigation

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

Rayner M. Hamilton 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.

Rayner M. Hamilton is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in New York →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Rayner M. Hamilton is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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 Rayner M. Hamilton

Where is Rayner M. Hamilton's law office located?
Rayner M. Hamilton's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rayner M. Hamilton handle?
Rayner M. Hamilton focuses on business, ip, litigation, adr, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Rayner M. Hamilton practiced law?
Rayner M. Hamilton has 64+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1962.
Where did Rayner M. Hamilton go to law school?
Rayner M. Hamilton earned their education at (LL.B., 1961); (B.S., 1957).
How can I contact Rayner M. Hamilton for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1961
B.S.
University of Colorado
- 1957

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1962

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