Atty. Howard Gootkin

Atty. Howard Gootkin

Howard Gootkin is a lawyer practicing litigation. Howard received a A.B. degree from Columbia University in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years.

New York New York 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About Howard Gootkin at a glance

Howard Gootkin is a litigation attorney based in New York, New York. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in New York (1981) and U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Di (1981). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1980) and Columbia University (A.B., 1976). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Howard Gootkin is a lawyer practicing litigation
  • Howard received a A.B. degree from Columbia University in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Howard practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Howard Gootkin's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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

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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 Howard Gootkin's law office located?
Howard Gootkin's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard Gootkin handle?
Howard Gootkin focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Howard Gootkin practiced law?
Howard Gootkin has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Howard Gootkin go to law school?
Howard Gootkin earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (A.B., 1976).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1980
A.B.
Columbia University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Di
Admitted: 1981

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