Atty. Shirley Kaplan

Atty. Shirley Kaplan

Shirley Kaplan is a lawyer practicing securities law, commodities law, criminal trial practice and 4 other areas of law. Shirley received a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York in 1976, and has been licensed for 41 years.

New York New York 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Shirley Kaplan at a glance

Shirley Kaplan is a Senior Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Gusrae Kaplan Nusbaum PLLC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, real estate, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York (1985). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law of Yeshiva University (J.D., 1984) and Brooklyn College of the City University of New York (B.A., 1976). Active member of New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Shirley Kaplan is a lawyer practicing securities law, commodities law, criminal trial practice and 4 other areas of law
  • Shirley received a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York in 1976, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Shirley practices at Gusrae Kaplan Nusbaum PLLC in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Shirley Kaplan's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

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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 Shirley Kaplan

Where is Shirley Kaplan's law office located?
Shirley Kaplan's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Gusrae Kaplan Nusbaum PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shirley Kaplan handle?
Shirley Kaplan focuses on criminal defense, business, real estate, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Shirley Kaplan practiced law?
Shirley Kaplan has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Shirley Kaplan go to law school?
Shirley Kaplan earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Shirley Kaplan for a consultation?
You can contact Shirley Kaplan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law of Yeshiva University
- 1984
B.A.
Brooklyn College of the City University of New York
- 1976

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1985

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