Atty. Howard Weitz
Howard Weitz is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law, bankruptcy & debt and 2 other areas of law. Howard received a B.B.A. degree from City College of the City University of New York in 1955, and has been licensed for 66 years.
Admiralty & Maritime & More Attorney · Serving Scarsdale, NY · 66+ Years Experience
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About Howard Weitz at a Glance
Howard Weitz is a Member based in Scarsdale, New York, practicing at Howard Weitz, P.C.. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, bankruptcy, and maritime. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. Tax Court U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, East (1960). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (LL.B., 1959) and City College of the City University of New York (B.B.A., 1955). Active member of New York County Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Scarsdale, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Howard Weitz
- Howard Weitz is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law, bankruptcy & debt and 2 other areas of law
- Howard received a B.B.A. degree from City College of the City University of New York in 1955, and has been licensed for 66 years
- Howard practices at Howard Weitz, P.C. in Scarsdale, NY
Practice Areas Explained
Howard Weitz's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Howard Weitz handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Scarsdale.
Trusts in Scarsdale
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Business & Corporate Law in Scarsdale
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Bankruptcy & Debt in Scarsdale
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Howard Weitz is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in New York →
Maritime & Admiralty Law in Scarsdale
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Howard Weitz is one of 11,459 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in New York →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Scarsdale
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 Scarsdale 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 venue, 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.
Scarsdale Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Scarsdale-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Scarsdale Choose Howard Weitz
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Howard Weitz's practice in the field of trusts, business, bankruptcy, and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Howard Weitz brings 66+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, business, and bankruptcy, Howard Weitz can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Scarsdale
A Scarsdale-based practice means Howard Weitz attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Howard Weitz Handles in Scarsdale
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Howard Weitz has experience with under New York law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Howard Weitz directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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