Atty. Mark Skolnick
Mark Skolnick is a lawyer practicing commercial law, family, chapter 13 bankruptcy and 4 other areas of law. Mark received a A.B. degree from Middlebury College in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years.
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 60+ Years Experience
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About Mark Skolnick at a Glance
Mark Skolnick is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Platzer Swergold Karlin Levine Goldberg & Jaslow, LLP. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on trusts, chapter 13, family law, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in New York (1966), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1968), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1972). Educated at New York University School of Law (LL.M. LL.B, 1967) and Middlebury College (A.B. New, 1963). Active member of New York State Bar Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark Skolnick
- Mark Skolnick is a lawyer practicing commercial law, family, chapter 13 bankruptcy and 4 other areas of law
- Mark received a A.B. degree from Middlebury College in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years
- Mark practices at Platzer Swergold Karlin Levine Goldberg & Jaslow, LLP in New York, NY
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Mark Skolnick's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Skolnick handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Trusts in New York
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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in New York
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Family Law in New York
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Business & Corporate Law in New York
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Real Estate 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 Skolnick
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 Skolnick's practice in the field of trusts, chapter 13, family law, business, and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark Skolnick brings 60+ 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. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, Mark Skolnick can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, chapter 13, and family law, Mark Skolnick 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 Skolnick 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 Mark Skolnick Handles in New York
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