Atty. Monte E. Sokol

Atty. Monte E. Sokol

Monte E. Sokol is a lawyer practicing professional liability defense, insurance coverage, ethics & professional responsibility.

Melville Melville 51 yrs experience 51 year
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About Monte E. Sokol at a glance

Monte E. Sokol is a Member based in Melville, New York, practicing at L'Abbate, Balkan, Colavita & Contini, L.L.P.. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on insurance. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1975), New York (1980), and U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Ci (1980). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1975) and State University of New York at Stony Brook (B.A., 1972). Active member of Insurance Committee, The Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Serands clients in Melville, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Monte E. Sokol is a lawyer practicing professional liability defense, insurance coverage, ethics & professional responsibility
  • Monte received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Monte practices at L'Abbate, Balkan, Colavita & Contini, L.L.P. in Melville, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Monte E. Sokol's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Monte E. Sokol handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 Melville 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 Monte E. Sokol

Where is Monte E. Sokol's law office located?
Monte E. Sokol's law practice is located in Melville, New York. The firm is L'Abbate, Balkan, Colavita & Contini, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Monte E. Sokol handle?
Monte E. Sokol focuses on insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Monte E. Sokol practiced law?
Monte E. Sokol has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Monte E. Sokol go to law school?
Monte E. Sokol earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Monte E. Sokol for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston University
- 1975
B.A.
State University of New York at Stony Brook
- 1972

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1975
New York
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Ci
Admitted: 1980

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