Atty. Lara R. Sheikh

Atty. Lara R. Sheikh

Lara R. Sheikh is a lawyer practicing creditors' rights, restructuring and insolvency.

New York New York 24 yrs experience 24 year
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About Lara R. Sheikh at a glance

Lara R. Sheikh is a bankruptcy, creditor rights, and civil rights attorney based in New York, New York. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in New York (2002), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2004), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2004). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 2001) and Mount Holyoke College A.B. (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Lara R. Sheikh is a lawyer practicing creditors' rights, restructuring and insolvency
  • Lara received a A.B. degree from Mount Holyoke College, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Lara practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Lara R. Sheikh's Areas of Practice

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

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Creditor Rights & Collections

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Civil Rights

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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 Lara R. Sheikh

Where is Lara R. Sheikh's law office located?
Lara R. Sheikh's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lara R. Sheikh handle?
Lara R. Sheikh focuses on bankruptcy, creditor rights, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Lara R. Sheikh practiced law?
Lara R. Sheikh has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Lara R. Sheikh go to law school?
Lara R. Sheikh earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (—).
How can I contact Lara R. Sheikh for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 2001
Mount Holyoke College A.B.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2004

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