Atty. Marc Eric Sharff
Marc Eric Sharff is a lawyer practicing education law, litigation, business. Marc received a B.A. degree from Clark University in 1969, and has been licensed for 42 years.
Business & More Attorney · Serving Poughkeepsie, NY · 42+ Years Experience
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About Marc Eric Sharff at a Glance
Marc Eric Sharff is a Partner based in Poughkeepsie, New York, practicing at Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert, LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and education. Admitted to practice in New York (1984), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1984), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1984), and U.S. Supreme Court (1990). Educated at Pace University (J.D. Educational, 1983) and Clark University (B.A. Pace, 1969). Active member of White Plains, Westchester County and New York State Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serves clients in Poughkeepsie, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Marc Eric Sharff
- Marc Eric Sharff is a lawyer practicing education law, litigation, business
- Marc received a B.A. degree from Clark University in 1969, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Marc practices at Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert, LLP in Poughkeepsie, NY
Practice Areas Explained
Marc Eric Sharff's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Marc Eric Sharff handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Poughkeepsie.
Business & Corporate Law in Poughkeepsie
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Poughkeepsie
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Education Law in Poughkeepsie
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Marc Eric Sharff is one of 23,864 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in New York →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Poughkeepsie
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 Poughkeepsie 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 venue, 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.
Poughkeepsie Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Poughkeepsie-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Poughkeepsie Choose Marc Eric Sharff
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Marc Eric Sharff's practice in the field of business, litigation, and education.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Marc Eric Sharff brings 42+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Marc Eric Sharff can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and education, Marc Eric Sharff can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Poughkeepsie
A Poughkeepsie-based practice means Marc Eric Sharff attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Marc Eric Sharff Handles in Poughkeepsie
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