Atty. Samuel S Cornish

Atty. Samuel S Cornish

Samuel S Cornish is a lawyer practicing criminal and regulatory defense, internal investigations and legal compliance, healthcare law and licensing and 6 other areas of law. Samuel received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Newark Newark 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Samuel S Cornish at a glance

Samuel S Cornish is a Partner based in Newark, New Jersey, practicing at Calcagni & Kanefsky, LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, white collar, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2003) and New York (2006). Educated at Rutgers University School of Law (J.D. Managing, 2003) and University of Massachusetts B.A. cum laude (—). Serands clients in Newark, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Samuel S Cornish is a lawyer practicing criminal and regulatory defense, internal investigations and legal compliance, healthcare law and licensing and 6 other areas of law
  • Samuel received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Samuel practices at Calcagni & Kanefsky, LLP in Newark, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Samuel S Cornish's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Employment Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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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 Newark 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Samuel S Cornish

Where is Samuel S Cornish's law office located?
Samuel S Cornish's law practice is located in Newark, New Jersey. The firm is Calcagni & Kanefsky, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Samuel S Cornish handle?
Samuel S Cornish focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, white collar, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Samuel S Cornish practiced law?
Samuel S Cornish has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Samuel S Cornish go to law school?
Samuel S Cornish earned their education at (J.D. Managing, 2003); (—).
How can I contact Samuel S Cornish for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Managing
Rutgers University School of Law
- 2003
University of Massachusetts B.A. cum laude
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2003
New York
Admitted: 2006

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