Atty. Elliot Schnapp

Atty. Elliot Schnapp

Elliot Schnapp practices at Gordon, Gordon & Thayer Read Full Bio

New York New York 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About Elliot Schnapp at a glance

Elliot Schnapp is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Gordon, Gordon & Thayer. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in New York (1974), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1974), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1974), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1976). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1973) and Columbia University (A.B., 1968). Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Elliot Schnapp practices at Gordon, Gordon & Thayer Read Full Bio

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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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Elliot Schnapp has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1973
A.B.
Columbia University
- 1968

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1976

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