Atty. Howard Stephen Dorris

Atty. Howard Stephen Dorris

Howard Stephen Dorris is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates planning law, social security disability law, elder care and 4 other areas of law. Howard received a B.A. degree from New York University, and has been licensed for 74 years.

Garden City Garden City 74 yrs experience 74 year
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Profile Summary

About Howard Stephen Dorris at a glance

Howard Stephen Dorris is a Member based in Garden City, New York, practicing at Howard S. Dorris. They have 74+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1952. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, real estate, and ssd. Admitted to practice in New York (1952). Educated at Harvard University LL.B. (—) and New York University B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Garden City, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Howard Stephen Dorris is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates planning law, social security disability law, elder care and 4 other areas of law
  • Howard received a B.A. degree from New York University, and has been licensed for 74 years
  • Howard practices at Howard S. Dorris in Garden City, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Howard Stephen Dorris's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Howard Stephen Dorris is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in New York →

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.

Howard Stephen Dorris is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in New York →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Howard Stephen Dorris is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Howard Stephen Dorris is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in New York →

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 Garden City 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 Stephen Dorris

Where is Howard Stephen Dorris's law office located?
Howard Stephen Dorris's law practice is located in Garden City, New York. The firm is Howard S. Dorris. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard Stephen Dorris handle?
Howard Stephen Dorris focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, real estate, ssd. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Howard Stephen Dorris practiced law?
Howard Stephen Dorris has 74+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1952.
Where did Howard Stephen Dorris go to law school?
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How can I contact Howard Stephen Dorris for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Howard Stephen Dorris received?
Howard Stephen Dorris's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Harvard University LL.B.
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New York University B.A.
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1952

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