Atty. Scott Michael Kessler

Atty. Scott Michael Kessler

Scott Michael Kessler is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, intellectual property litigation, adr and 3 other areas of law. Scott received a B.A. degree from Cornell Univ. in 1998, and has been licensed for 22 years.

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Profile Summary

About Scott Michael Kessler at a glance

Scott Michael Kessler is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Akerman LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on business, ip, litigation, adr, and appellate. Admitted to practice in NY (2004). Educated at Hofstra Univ. (J.D., 2003) and Cornell Univ. (B.A., 1998). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Scott Michael Kessler is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, intellectual property litigation, adr and 3 other areas of law
  • Scott received a B.A. degree from Cornell Univ. in 1998, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Scott practices at Akerman LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Michael Kessler's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott Michael Kessler 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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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

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Appellate Practice

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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 Scott Michael Kessler

Where is Scott Michael Kessler's law office located?
Scott Michael Kessler's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Akerman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Michael Kessler handle?
Scott Michael Kessler focuses on business, ip, litigation, adr, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Scott Michael Kessler practiced law?
Scott Michael Kessler has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Scott Michael Kessler go to law school?
Scott Michael Kessler earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A., 1998).
How can I contact Scott Michael Kessler for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hofstra Univ.
- 2003
B.A.
Cornell Univ.
- 1998

Bar Admissions

NY
Admitted: 2004

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