Atty. Timothy Paul Harkness

Atty. Timothy Paul Harkness

Timothy Paul Harkness is a lawyer practicing litigation, consumer protection, commercial and 1 other area of law. Timothy received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1987, and has been licensed for 31 years.

New York New York 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About Timothy Paul Harkness at a glance

Timothy Paul Harkness is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1995), New York (1997), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1999), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit (2009). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1995) and Yale University (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Timothy Paul Harkness is a lawyer practicing litigation, consumer protection, commercial and 1 other area of law
  • Timothy received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1987, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Timothy practices at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Timothy Paul Harkness's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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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 Timothy Paul Harkness

Where is Timothy Paul Harkness's law office located?
Timothy Paul Harkness's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Timothy Paul Harkness handle?
Timothy Paul Harkness focuses on business, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Timothy Paul Harkness practiced law?
Timothy Paul Harkness has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Timothy Paul Harkness go to law school?
Timothy Paul Harkness earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact Timothy Paul Harkness for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1995
B.A.
Yale University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1995
New York
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1999
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 2009

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