Atty. David Scott Sokol

Atty. David Scott Sokol

David Scott Sokol is a lawyer practicing litigation, real estate transactions. David received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 2006, and has been licensed for 14 years.

New York New York 14 yrs experience 14 year
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About David Scott Sokol at a glance

David Scott Sokol is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on real estate and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (2012) and Illinois (2016). Educated at Washington University School of Law (J.D., 2011) and Emory University (B.A., 2006). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Scott Sokol is a lawyer practicing litigation, real estate transactions
  • David received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 2006, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • David practices at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

David Scott Sokol's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Scott Sokol handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Civil Litigation

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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

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Where is David Scott Sokol's law office located?
David Scott Sokol's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Scott Sokol handle?
David Scott Sokol focuses on real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David Scott Sokol practiced law?
David Scott Sokol has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did David Scott Sokol go to law school?
David Scott Sokol earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (B.A., 2006).
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Education

J.D.
Washington University School of Law
- 2011
B.A.
Emory University
- 2006

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2012
Illinois
Admitted: 2016

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