Atty. Christopher Sterling Chan

Atty. Christopher Sterling Chan

Christopher Sterling Chan is a lawyer practicing litigation, complex contract and commercial litigation, privacy and defamation and 3 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from Trinity College in 2002, and has been licensed for 17 years.

New York New York 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher Sterling Chan at a glance

Christopher Sterling Chan is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Pryor Cashman Llp. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, estate litigation, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in New York (2009). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 2008) and Trinity College (B.A., 2002). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher Sterling Chan is a lawyer practicing litigation, complex contract and commercial litigation, privacy and defamation and 3 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from Trinity College in 2002, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Christopher practices at Pryor Cashman LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Sterling Chan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Sterling Chan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

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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 Christopher Sterling Chan

Where is Christopher Sterling Chan's law office located?
Christopher Sterling Chan's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Pryor Cashman Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Sterling Chan handle?
Christopher Sterling Chan focuses on business, real estate, estate litigation, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Christopher Sterling Chan practiced law?
Christopher Sterling Chan has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Christopher Sterling Chan go to law school?
Christopher Sterling Chan earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2002).
How can I contact Christopher Sterling Chan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 2008
B.A.
Trinity College
- 2002

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2009

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