Atty. Rita A. Chimel

Atty. Rita A. Chimel

Rita A. Chimel is a lawyer practicing finance, real estate, corporate law and 1 other area of law.

Montclair Montclair 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Rita A. Chimel at a glance

Rita A. Chimel is a business, real estate, and bankruptcy attorney based in Montclair, New Jersey. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in New York (1985). Educated at Temple University (J.D., 1984) and Pennsylvania State University (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in Montclair, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Rita A. Chimel is a lawyer practicing finance, real estate, corporate law and 1 other area of law
  • Rita received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Rita practices in Montclair, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Rita A. Chimel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rita A. Chimel 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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Real Estate Law

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

Rita A. Chimel is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New Jersey →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Montclair are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Rita A. Chimel's law office located?
Rita A. Chimel's law practice is located in Montclair, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rita A. Chimel handle?
Rita A. Chimel focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Rita A. Chimel practiced law?
Rita A. Chimel has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Rita A. Chimel go to law school?
Rita A. Chimel earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Rita A. Chimel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Temple University
- 1984
B.A.
Pennsylvania State University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1985

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