Atty. Howard A. Sobel

Atty. Howard A. Sobel

Howard A. Sobel is a lawyer practicing securities / investment fraud, bankruptcy / chapter 11, mergers and acquisitions and 2 other areas of law.

New York New York 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About Howard A. Sobel at a glance

Howard A. Sobel is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in New York (1979). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1978) and Brown University (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Howard A. Sobel is a lawyer practicing securities / investment fraud, bankruptcy / chapter 11, mergers and acquisitions and 2 other areas of law
  • Howard received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Howard practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Howard A. Sobel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Howard A. Sobel 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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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities 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 Howard A. Sobel

Where is Howard A. Sobel's law office located?
Howard A. Sobel's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Latham & Watkins LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard A. Sobel handle?
Howard A. Sobel focuses on business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Howard A. Sobel practiced law?
Howard A. Sobel has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Howard A. Sobel go to law school?
Howard A. Sobel earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Howard A. Sobel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York University School of Law
- 1978
B.A.
Brown University
- 1975

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1979

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