Atty. Alan Sorkowitz
Alan Sorkowitz is a lawyer practicing insurance/reinsurance disputes, commercial litigation appeals, cross border disputes and 3 other areas of law. Alan received a B.A. degree from Queens College of the City University of New York in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years.
Commercial Litigation Appeals & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 45+ Years Experience
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About Alan Sorkowitz at a Glance
Alan Sorkowitz is a Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy, litigation, insurance, adr, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1981), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1983), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1983), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, First, Third and Fifth Circuits (1987). Educated at St. John's University School of Law (J.D., 1980) and Queens College of the City University of New York (B.A., 1977). Active member of New York State Bar Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Alan Sorkowitz
- Alan Sorkowitz is a lawyer practicing insurance/reinsurance disputes, commercial litigation appeals, cross border disputes and 3 other areas of law
- Alan received a B.A. degree from Queens College of the City University of New York in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Alan practices at Sidley Austin LLP in New York, NY
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Alan Sorkowitz's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan Sorkowitz handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Bankruptcy & Debt in New York
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Civil Litigation in New York
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance Law in New York
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Mediation & Arbitration in New York
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
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Appellate Practice in New York
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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 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
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Alan Sorkowitz
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 Alan Sorkowitz's practice in the field of bankruptcy, litigation, insurance, adr, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Alan Sorkowitz 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, Alan Sorkowitz can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering bankruptcy, litigation, and insurance, Alan Sorkowitz 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 Alan Sorkowitz 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 Alan Sorkowitz Handles in New York
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