Atty. Stephen M. Gaines

Atty. Stephen M. Gaines

Stephen M. Gaines is a lawyer practicing real estate.

Hawthorne Hawthorne 42 yrs experience 42 year
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About Stephen M. Gaines at a glance

Stephen M. Gaines is a real estate attorney based in Hawthorne, New York. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in New York (1984), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1985), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1985). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (J.D., 1983) and Hamilton College (B.A., 1979). Serands clients in Hawthorne, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen M. Gaines is a lawyer practicing real estate
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from Hamilton College in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Stephen practices in Hawthorne, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen M. Gaines's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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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 Hawthorne 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 Stephen M. Gaines's law office located?
Stephen M. Gaines's law practice is located in Hawthorne, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen M. Gaines handle?
Stephen M. Gaines focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Stephen M. Gaines practiced law?
Stephen M. Gaines has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Stephen M. Gaines go to law school?
Stephen M. Gaines earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1979).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
- 1983
B.A.
Hamilton College
- 1979

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1985

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