Atty. Leslie J. Altus

Atty. Leslie J. Altus

Leslie J. Altus is a lawyer practicing tax.

New York New York 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Leslie J. Altus is a Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on tax. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. Tax Court (1984). Educated at University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 1983) and Pennsylvania State University (B.A., 1980). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Leslie J. Altus is a lawyer practicing tax
  • Leslie received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Leslie practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY

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Leslie J. Altus's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Leslie J. Altus handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Tax Law

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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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Where is Leslie J. Altus's law office located?
Leslie J. Altus's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Leslie J. Altus handle?
Leslie J. Altus focuses on tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Leslie J. Altus practiced law?
Leslie J. Altus has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Leslie J. Altus go to law school?
Leslie J. Altus earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
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Practice Areas

Tax

Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania Law School
- 1983
B.A.
Pennsylvania State University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1984

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