Atty. Rolf Zaiss

Atty. Rolf Zaiss

Rolf Zaiss is a lawyer practicing employee benefits/executive compensation (erisa), tax, labor and employment. Rolf received a B.A. degree from Queens College in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years.

New York New York 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About Rolf Zaiss at a glance

Rolf Zaiss is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on employment, tax, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in New York (1993). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1991) and Queens College (B.A., 1989). Provides legal services in German. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Rolf Zaiss is a lawyer practicing employee benefits/executive compensation (erisa), tax, labor and employment
  • Rolf received a B.A. degree from Queens College in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Rolf practices at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Rolf Zaiss's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Tax Law

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Employment Contracts

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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 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 Rolf Zaiss

Where is Rolf Zaiss's law office located?
Rolf Zaiss's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rolf Zaiss handle?
Rolf Zaiss focuses on employment, tax, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Rolf Zaiss practiced law?
Rolf Zaiss has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
What languages does Rolf Zaiss speak?
Rolf Zaiss provides legal services in German. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did Rolf Zaiss go to law school?
Rolf Zaiss earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Rolf Zaiss for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 1991
B.A.
Queens College
- 1989

Languages

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1993

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