Atty. Wesley Chen
Wesley Chen is a lawyer practicing litigation, banking and financial institutions practice group, domestic and foreign institutions and 13 other areas of law. Wesley received a B.A. degree from New York University in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years.
Banking and Financial Institutions Practice Group & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 45+ Years Experience
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About Wesley Chen at a Glance
Wesley Chen is a Special Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Spizz, Cohen & Serchuk, P.C.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, government, and international. Admitted to practice in New York (1981), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1981), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1981). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1980) and New York University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Banking Law Committee and Committee on Legislative Policy) and American Bar Associations New York County Lawyers Association (Banking Law Committee, New York State. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Wesley Chen
- Wesley Chen is a lawyer practicing litigation, banking and financial institutions practice group, domestic and foreign institutions and 13 other areas of law
- Wesley received a B.A. degree from New York University in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Wesley practices at Spizz, Cohen & Serchuk, P.C. in New York, NY
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Wesley Chen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Wesley Chen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Business & Corporate Law in New York
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Civil Litigation in New York
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Government & Administrative Law in New York
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International Law in New York
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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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Wesley Chen
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Wesley Chen's practice in the field of business, litigation, government, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Wesley Chen brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Wesley Chen can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and government, Wesley Chen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Wesley Chen attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Wesley Chen Handles in New York
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