Atty. Howard Scott Zelbo

Atty. Howard Scott Zelbo

Howard Scott Zelbo is a lawyer practicing commercial, litigation and arbitration, public international law and 1 other area of law. Howard received a B.A. degree from University of Connecticut in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years.

New York New York 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Howard Scott Zelbo at a glance

Howard Scott Zelbo is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, adr, and international. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1985) and New York (1988). Educated at Cornell University Law School (J.D., 1985) and University of Connecticut (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Howard Scott Zelbo is a lawyer practicing commercial, litigation and arbitration, public international law and 1 other area of law
  • Howard received a B.A. degree from University of Connecticut in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Howard practices at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Howard Scott Zelbo's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Howard Scott Zelbo 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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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

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International 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 Scott Zelbo

Where is Howard Scott Zelbo's law office located?
Howard Scott Zelbo's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard Scott Zelbo handle?
Howard Scott Zelbo focuses on business, adr, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Howard Scott Zelbo practiced law?
Howard Scott Zelbo has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Howard Scott Zelbo go to law school?
Howard Scott Zelbo earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Howard Scott Zelbo for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cornell University Law School
- 1985
B.A.
University of Connecticut
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1985
New York
Admitted: 1988

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