Atty. Danforth Newcomb
Danforth Newcomb is a lawyer practicing criminal law, regulation, financial institutions advisory and 8 other areas of law. Danforth received a B.A. degree from University of Vermont in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years.
Criminal Law & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 58+ Years Experience
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About Danforth Newcomb at a Glance
Danforth Newcomb is an Of Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Shearman & Sterling LLP. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, litigation, and energy. Admitted to practice in New York (1968) and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Claims U.S. Tax Court U.S. Supreme Court Various United States Di (1990). Educated at Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 1968) and University of Vermont (B.A., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Danforth Newcomb
- Danforth Newcomb is a lawyer practicing criminal law, regulation, financial institutions advisory and 8 other areas of law
- Danforth received a B.A. degree from University of Vermont in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years
- Danforth practices at Shearman & Sterling LLP in New York, NY
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Danforth Newcomb's Areas of Legal Practice
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Criminal Defense in New York
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Energy & Utilities Law in New York
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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 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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Why Clients in New York Choose Danforth Newcomb
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 Danforth Newcomb's practice in the field of criminal defense, litigation, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Danforth Newcomb brings 58+ 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 and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Claims U.S. Tax Court U.S. Supreme Court Various United States Di, Danforth Newcomb can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, litigation, and energy, Danforth Newcomb 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 Danforth Newcomb 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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