Atty. George T. Spera

Atty. George T. Spera

George T. Spera is a lawyer practicing executive compensation, employee benefits.

New York New York 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About George T. Spera at a glance

George T. Spera is a Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Shearman & Sterling LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on employment and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in New York (1982). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1980) and Princeton University (A.B., 1977). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • George T. Spera is a lawyer practicing executive compensation, employee benefits
  • George received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • George practices at Shearman & Sterling LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

George T. Spera's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases George T. Spera handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Employment Contracts

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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 George T. Spera's law office located?
George T. Spera's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Shearman & Sterling LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does George T. Spera handle?
George T. Spera focuses on employment, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has George T. Spera practiced law?
George T. Spera has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did George T. Spera go to law school?
George T. Spera earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (A.B., 1977).
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Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1980
A.B.
Princeton University
- 1977

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1982

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