Atty. Kenneth M. Sklar

Atty. Kenneth M. Sklar

Kenneth M. Sklar represents developers, investors and institutions in the acquisition, sale and leasing of commercial and residential properties.

New York New York 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About Kenneth M. Sklar at a glance

Kenneth M. Sklar is a Shareholder based in New York, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on trusts and real estate. Admitted to practice in New York (1996). Educated at University of Florida (B.S., 1992) and The George Washington University Law School J.D. 1995 Associate Editor The George Washington University Law School J.D. The George Washington Law Review (—). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, American Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Kenneth M. Sklar represents developers, investors and institutions in the acquisition, sale and leasing of commercial and residential properties
  • A significant portion of his practice is devoted to the structuring of joint ventures, preferred equity investments and other sophisticated equity and debt structures in connection with the ownership and acquisition of real property
  • Concentrations •Acquisitions and dispositions •Real estate finance •Complex joint ventures •Securitized lending •Commercial leasing Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Team Member, Chambers USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2010, 2013, 2017-2018, and 2022 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New York Metro Super Lawyers, 2018-2025 •Team Member, a U.S
  • News - Best Lawyers, 'Law Firm of the Year' in Real Estate Law, 2015 •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2011-2013, 2015, 2022 and 2023 •Team Member, The Legal 500 United States, 'Top Tier' Firm in Real Estate, 2013 and 2014 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, 2011 •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, National - Real Estate Law, 2008

Practice Areas Explained

Kenneth M. Sklar's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Real Estate Law

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

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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

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Where is Kenneth M. Sklar's law office located?
Kenneth M. Sklar's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kenneth M. Sklar handle?
Kenneth M. Sklar focuses on trusts, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Kenneth M. Sklar practiced law?
Kenneth M. Sklar has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Kenneth M. Sklar go to law school?
Kenneth M. Sklar earned their education at (B.S., 1992); (—).
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Education

B.S.
University of Florida
- 1992
The George Washington University Law School J.D. 1995 Associate Editor The George Washington University Law School J.D. The George Washington Law Review
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1996

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