Atty. Terry Cummings

Atty. Terry Cummings

Terry Cummings is a lawyer practicing insurance regulation, reinsurance, insurance coverage and 6 other areas of law. Terry has been licensed for 44 years.

New York New York 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Terry Cummings at a glance

Terry Cummings is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Hitchcock & Cummings LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1982), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1982), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1982), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1984). Educated at London School Economics and Political Science (LL.B., 1981). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Terry Cummings is a lawyer practicing insurance regulation, reinsurance, insurance coverage and 6 other areas of law
  • Terry has been licensed for 44 years
  • Terry practices at Hitchcock & Cummings LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Terry Cummings's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Terry Cummings 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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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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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 Terry Cummings

Where is Terry Cummings's law office located?
Terry Cummings's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Hitchcock & Cummings LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Terry Cummings handle?
Terry Cummings focuses on business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Terry Cummings practiced law?
Terry Cummings has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Terry Cummings go to law school?
Terry Cummings earned their education at (LL.B., 1981).
How can I contact Terry Cummings for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Terry Cummings received?
Terry Cummings's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

LL.B.
London School Economics and Political Science
- 1981

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1985

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