Atty. Leonard I. Ackerman

Atty. Leonard I. Ackerman

Leonard I. Ackerman is of counsel to the Firm.

Melville Melville 61 yrs experience 61 year
Call (631) 985-3548 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Leonard I. Ackerman at a glance

Leonard I. Ackerman is an Of Counsel based in Melville, New York, practicing at Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1965). Educated at Rutgers University (J.D., 1964) and Rutgers University (A.B., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Melville, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Leonard I. Ackerman is of counsel to the Firm
  • His practice focuses primarily on residential and commercial real estate, construction transactions and commercial litigation
  • Mr. Ackerman also has broad experience with estates, trusts, wills and corporate matters and provides personal representation to selective high net worth clients
  • Mr. Ackerman has been practicing for over four decades on the East End of Suffolk County and maintains an office in East Hampton, New York
  • Over the past several decades, he has developed numerous significant real estate projects on the East End and brings his unique and practical insight and real-world experience to offer creative solutions to the complex issues that often arise in many transactions
  • Mr. Ackerman has co-chaired and lectured numerous continuing legal education programs related to legal ethics
  • In 2004, he was appointed by the Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department, to the New York State Grievance Committee for the Tenth Judicial District
  • He is also the author of The Divorce Manual for Married Couples and The Real Estate Guide for Married Couples

Practice Areas Explained

Leonard I. Ackerman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Leonard I. Ackerman 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.

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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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Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

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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 Melville 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 Leonard I. Ackerman

Where is Leonard I. Ackerman's law office located?
Leonard I. Ackerman's law practice is located in Melville, New York. The firm is Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Leonard I. Ackerman handle?
Leonard I. Ackerman focuses on business, real estate, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Leonard I. Ackerman practiced law?
Leonard I. Ackerman has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did Leonard I. Ackerman go to law school?
Leonard I. Ackerman earned their education at (J.D., 1964); (A.B., 1962).
How can I contact Leonard I. Ackerman for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Leonard I. Ackerman received?
Leonard I. Ackerman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Rutgers University
- 1964
A.B.
Rutgers University
- 1962

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1965

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