Atty. Carla M. Seals

Atty. Carla M. Seals

Carla M. Seals is a partner who has represented some of the Firm's major clients.

New York New York 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About Carla M. Seals at a glance

Carla M. Seals is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Borah, Goldstein, Altschuler Nahins & Goidel, P.C.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in New York (1986), United State Supreme Court (1994), and U.S. District Court, Southern District (1995). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1986) and St. Francis College (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Carla M. Seals is a partner who has represented some of the Firm's major clients
  • She is a skilled trial attorney and a strong litigator
  • She delves into facts with fresh insight and finds a way to win
  • She has successfully handled a series of precedent setting cases
  • Ms. Seals has also successfully negotiated complex cases ranging from rent strikes to complicated holdovers and non-payments, rent overcharge issues, succession, nuisance, demolition and non-primary residence cases
  • She has also litigated cases in various agencies including the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR)
  • As a member of the Judiciary Committee for the Association for the City of New York, Ms. Seals participated in the evaluation of those seeking appointed and elective office
  • She continues to participate in the process as a subcommittee member
  • She has also been a Panel Administrator for the Judicial Screening Panel in New York City

Practice Areas Explained

Carla M. Seals's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Carla M. Seals handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 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

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Where is Carla M. Seals's law office located?
Carla M. Seals's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Borah, Goldstein, Altschuler Nahins & Goidel, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Carla M. Seals handle?
Carla M. Seals focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Carla M. Seals practiced law?
Carla M. Seals has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Carla M. Seals go to law school?
Carla M. Seals earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Carla M. Seals for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1986
B.A.
St. Francis College
- 1982

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1986
United State Supreme Court
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Southern District
Admitted: 1995

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