Atty. Erach Farrokh Screwvala

Atty. Erach Farrokh Screwvala

Erach Farrokh Screwvala is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, estate planning, music law and 2 other areas of law. Erach received a B.A. degree from Oberlin College in 1992, and has been licensed for 28 years.

New York New York 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About Erach Farrokh Screwvala at a glance

Erach Farrokh Screwvala is a estate planning, ip, litigation, and entertainment attorney based in New York, New York. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in New York (1998), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1998), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1998), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (2004). Educated at Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (J.D., 1998) and Oberlin College (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Erach Farrokh Screwvala is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, estate planning, music law and 2 other areas of law
  • Erach received a B.A. degree from Oberlin College in 1992, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Erach practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Erach Farrokh Screwvala's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Erach Farrokh Screwvala handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Erach Farrokh Screwvala is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in New York →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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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Where is Erach Farrokh Screwvala's law office located?
Erach Farrokh Screwvala's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Erach Farrokh Screwvala handle?
Erach Farrokh Screwvala focuses on estate planning, ip, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Erach Farrokh Screwvala practiced law?
Erach Farrokh Screwvala has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Erach Farrokh Screwvala go to law school?
Erach Farrokh Screwvala earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1992).
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Education

J.D.
Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
- 1998
B.A.
Oberlin College
- 1992

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 2004

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