Atty. Cynthia E. Urda Kassis

Atty. Cynthia E. Urda Kassis

Cynthia E. Urda Kassis is a lawyer practicing project finance, construction / development, bankruptcy / debt.

New York New York 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Cynthia E. Urda Kassis is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Shearman & Sterling LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in New York (1985). Educated at American University (J.D., 1984) and University of Notre Dame (M.A. University, 1981). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Cynthia E. Urda Kassis is a lawyer practicing project finance, construction / development, bankruptcy / debt
  • Cynthia received a M.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Cynthia practices at Shearman & Sterling LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Cynthia E. Urda Kassis's Areas of Practice

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

Bankruptcy & Debt

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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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Where is Cynthia E. Urda Kassis's law office located?
Cynthia E. Urda Kassis's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Shearman & Sterling LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cynthia E. Urda Kassis handle?
Cynthia E. Urda Kassis focuses on bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Cynthia E. Urda Kassis practiced law?
Cynthia E. Urda Kassis has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Cynthia E. Urda Kassis go to law school?
Cynthia E. Urda Kassis earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (M.A. University, 1981).
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Education

J.D.
American University
- 1984
M.A. University
University of Notre Dame
- 1981

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1985

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