Atty. Seamus Cotter Duffy
Seamus Cotter Duffy is a lawyer practicing telecommunications, government, commercial and 6 other areas of law. Seamus received a B.A. degree from Villanova University in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years.
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Seamus Cotter Duffy is an Attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, class action, white collar, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1988). Educated at Villanova University School of Law (J.D., 1987) and Villanova University (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Seamus Cotter Duffy is a lawyer practicing telecommunications, government, commercial and 6 other areas of law
- Seamus received a B.A. degree from Villanova University in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Seamus practices at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Philadelphia, PA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Seamus Cotter Duffy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Seamus Cotter Duffy is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Seamus Cotter Duffy is one of 23,998 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Seamus Cotter Duffy is one of 18,196 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Seamus Cotter Duffy is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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