Atty. Desma Polydorou

Atty. Desma Polydorou

Desma Polydorou is a lawyer practicing corporate law, international law, business law and 2 other areas of law. Desma received a M.A. degree from Hunter College in 1997, and has been licensed for 20 years.

New York New York 20 yrs experience 20 year
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About Desma Polydorou at a glance

Desma Polydorou is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Allen & Overy LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, and international. Admitted to practice in New York (2006). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 2005) and Hunter College (M.A., 1997). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Desma Polydorou is a lawyer practicing corporate law, international law, business law and 2 other areas of law
  • Desma received a M.A. degree from Hunter College in 1997, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Desma practices at Allen & Overy LLP in New York, NY and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Desma Polydorou's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Desma Polydorou 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

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

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Commercial Real Estate

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International Law

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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 Desma Polydorou

Where is Desma Polydorou's law office located?
Desma Polydorou's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Allen & Overy LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Desma Polydorou handle?
Desma Polydorou focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Desma Polydorou practiced law?
Desma Polydorou has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Desma Polydorou go to law school?
Desma Polydorou earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (M.A., 1997).
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 2005
M.A.
Hunter College
- 1997

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2006

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