Atty. Brian Frederick Shaughnessy

Atty. Brian Frederick Shaughnessy

Brian Frederick Shaughnessy is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial, advertising. Brian received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 2001, and has been licensed for 19 years.

New York New York 19 yrs experience 19 year
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About Brian Frederick Shaughnessy at a glance

Brian Frederick Shaughnessy is a business, litigation, and entertainment attorney based in New York, New York. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in New York (2007), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2009), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2009). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 2006) and Harvard University (B.A., 2001). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Brian Frederick Shaughnessy is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial, advertising
  • Brian received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 2001, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Brian practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Frederick Shaughnessy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Frederick Shaughnessy 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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Civil Litigation

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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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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Where is Brian Frederick Shaughnessy's law office located?
Brian Frederick Shaughnessy's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Frederick Shaughnessy handle?
Brian Frederick Shaughnessy focuses on business, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Brian Frederick Shaughnessy practiced law?
Brian Frederick Shaughnessy has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Brian Frederick Shaughnessy go to law school?
Brian Frederick Shaughnessy earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A., 2001).
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 2006
B.A.
Harvard University
- 2001

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2009
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2009

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