Atty. Saima Abida Akhtar

Atty. Saima Abida Akhtar

Saima Abida Akhtar is a lawyer practicing administrative law, civil rights, appeals and 2 other areas of law. Saima received a degree from Albany Law School, and has been licensed for 17 years.

Albany Albany 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Saima Abida Akhtar is an Attorney based in Albany, New York. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on class action, litigation, civil rights, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (2009). Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (JD, 2008) and Albany Law School (—). Serands clients in Albany, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Saima Abida Akhtar is a lawyer practicing administrative law, civil rights, appeals and 2 other areas of law
  • Saima received a degree from Albany Law School, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Saima practices in Albany, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Saima Abida Akhtar's Areas of Practice

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

Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Albany 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 Saima Abida Akhtar's law office located?
Saima Abida Akhtar's law practice is located in Albany, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Saima Abida Akhtar handle?
Saima Abida Akhtar focuses on class action, litigation, civil rights, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Saima Abida Akhtar practiced law?
Saima Abida Akhtar has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Saima Abida Akhtar go to law school?
Saima Abida Akhtar earned their education at (JD, 2008); (—).
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Education

JD
Albany Law School of Union University
- 2008
Albany Law School
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2009

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