Atty. Wendy Gelfand-Chaite

Atty. Wendy Gelfand-Chaite

Wendy Gelfand-Chaite is a lawyer practicing civil rights. Wendy received a degree from Pace University, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Roslyn Roslyn 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Wendy Gelfand-Chaite at a glance

Wendy Gelfand-Chaite is a Lymphatic Research Found., Inc. based in Roslyn, New York. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on civil rights. Admitted to practice in New York (1988) and Connecticut (1988). Educated at Pace University (—). Serands clients in Roslyn, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Wendy Gelfand-Chaite is a lawyer practicing civil rights
  • Wendy received a degree from Pace University, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Wendy practices in Roslyn, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Wendy Gelfand-Chaite's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Wendy Gelfand-Chaite handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Roslyn 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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Wendy Gelfand-Chaite's law practice is located in Roslyn, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Wendy Gelfand-Chaite focuses on civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Wendy Gelfand-Chaite practiced law?
Wendy Gelfand-Chaite has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
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Practice Areas

Education

Pace University
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Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1988
Connecticut
Admitted: 1988

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