Atty. Risa Beth Gerson

Atty. Risa Beth Gerson

Risa Beth Gerson is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, litigation, criminal appeals. Risa received a B.A. degree from Barnard College in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Bronx Bronx 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Risa Beth Gerson at a glance

Risa Beth Gerson is an Appl. Def. Off. based in Bronx, New York. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York Eastern District & Southern Districts of N.Y. and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circ (1985). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1984) and Barnard College (B.A., 1979). Serands clients in Bronx, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Risa Beth Gerson is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, litigation, criminal appeals
  • Risa received a B.A. degree from Barnard College in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Risa practices in Bronx, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Risa Beth Gerson's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Appellate Practice

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Bronx 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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Where is Risa Beth Gerson's law office located?
Risa Beth Gerson's law practice is located in Bronx, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Risa Beth Gerson handle?
Risa Beth Gerson focuses on criminal defense, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Risa Beth Gerson practiced law?
Risa Beth Gerson has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Risa Beth Gerson go to law school?
Risa Beth Gerson earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1979).
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Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1984
B.A.
Barnard College
- 1979

Bar Admissions

New York Eastern District & Southern Districts of N.Y. and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circ
Admitted: 1985

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