Atty. Stephen Cerniglia

Atty. Stephen Cerniglia

Stephen Cerniglia is a lawyer practicing ethics / professional responsibility, real estate, corporate & finance and 2 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.S. degree from St.

New York New York 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About Stephen Cerniglia at a glance

Stephen Cerniglia is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Alston & Bird LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, and chapter 11. Admitted to practice in New York (1997). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1996) and St. John's University (B.S., 1987). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stephen Cerniglia is a lawyer practicing ethics / professional responsibility, real estate, corporate & finance and 2 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.S. degree from St. John's University in 1987, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Stephen practices at Alston & Bird LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Cerniglia's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

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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 Stephen Cerniglia

Where is Stephen Cerniglia's law office located?
Stephen Cerniglia's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Alston & Bird LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Cerniglia handle?
Stephen Cerniglia focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, chapter 11. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Stephen Cerniglia practiced law?
Stephen Cerniglia has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Stephen Cerniglia go to law school?
Stephen Cerniglia earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S., 1987).
How can I contact Stephen Cerniglia for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York Law School
- 1996
B.S.
St. John's University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1997

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