Atty. Mark Cheffo
Mark Cheffo is a lawyer practicing class action, litigation, insurance. Mark received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years.
Class Action & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 35+ Years Experience
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About Mark Cheffo at a Glance
Mark Cheffo is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on class action, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1991). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1990) and State University of New York at Stony Brook (B.A., 1987). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark Cheffo
- Mark Cheffo is a lawyer practicing class action, litigation, insurance
- Mark received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Mark practices at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in New York, NY
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Mark Cheffo's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Cheffo handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Class Action in New York
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Civil Litigation in New York
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Insurance Law in New York
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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 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-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 New York Choose Mark Cheffo
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 Mark Cheffo's practice in the field of class action, litigation, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark Cheffo brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering class action, litigation, and insurance, Mark Cheffo can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Mark Cheffo 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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