Atty. Deborah A. Skakel

Atty. Deborah A. Skakel

Deborah A. Skakel is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial, real estate.

New York New York 42 yrs experience 42 year
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About Deborah A. Skakel at a glance

Deborah A. Skakel is a Co-chair based in New York, New York, practicing at Blank Rome LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1984), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1984), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1988), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1990). Educated at Cornell Law School (J.D., 1983) and Syracuse University (B.A., 1980). Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Deborah A. Skakel is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial, real estate
  • Deborah received a B.A. degree from Syracuse University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Deborah practices at Blank Rome LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Deborah A. Skakel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Deborah A. Skakel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

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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

Common questions about Deborah A. Skakel

Where is Deborah A. Skakel's law office located?
Deborah A. Skakel's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Blank Rome LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Deborah A. Skakel handle?
Deborah A. Skakel focuses on business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Deborah A. Skakel practiced law?
Deborah A. Skakel has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Deborah A. Skakel go to law school?
Deborah A. Skakel earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Deborah A. Skakel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cornell Law School
- 1983
B.A.
Syracuse University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 2004
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2005
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 2008

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