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Atty. Laurence David Cherkis

Atty. Laurence David Cherkis

Laurence David Cherkis is a lawyer practicing real estate, business, intellectual property. Laurence received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1963, and has been licensed for 59 years.

Scottsdale Scottsdale 59 yrs experience 59 year
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Profile Summary

About Laurence David Cherkis at a glance

Laurence David Cherkis is a business, real estate, and ip attorney based in Scottsdale, Arizona. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Admitted to practice in New York (1967). Educated at New York University (LL.B., 1966) and Brown University (B.A., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State and American (Past Chairman, Committee on Creditors' Rights in Real Estate Financing, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section) Bar Associations American College of Real Estate Lawyers. Serands clients in Scottsdale, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Laurence David Cherkis is a lawyer practicing real estate, business, intellectual property
  • Laurence received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1963, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • Laurence practices in Scottsdale, AZ

Practice Areas Explained

Laurence David Cherkis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Laurence David Cherkis 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.

Laurence David Cherkis is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Arizona →

Real Estate Law

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

Laurence David Cherkis is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Arizona →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Laurence David Cherkis is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Arizona →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arizona

Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Scottsdale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona 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 Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Laurence David Cherkis

Where is Laurence David Cherkis's law office located?
Laurence David Cherkis's law practice is located in Scottsdale, Arizona. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Laurence David Cherkis handle?
Laurence David Cherkis focuses on business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
How long has Laurence David Cherkis practiced law?
Laurence David Cherkis has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did Laurence David Cherkis go to law school?
Laurence David Cherkis earned their education at (LL.B., 1966); (B.A., 1963).
How can I contact Laurence David Cherkis for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Laurence David Cherkis received?
Laurence David Cherkis's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
New York University
- 1966
B.A.
Brown University
- 1963

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1967

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