Atty. Michael J. Damast

Atty. Michael J. Damast

Michael J. Damast is a lawyer practicing real estate, real estate finance, real estate securitization and 1 other area of law.

New York New York 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About Michael J. Damast at a glance

Michael J. Damast is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on real estate. Admitted to practice in New York (1999). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1998) and Boston University School of Management (B.S., 1995). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael J. Damast is a lawyer practicing real estate, real estate finance, real estate securitization and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from Boston University School of Management in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Michael practices at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Michael J. Damast's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Michael J. Damast's law office located?
Michael J. Damast's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael J. Damast handle?
Michael J. Damast focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael J. Damast practiced law?
Michael J. Damast has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Michael J. Damast go to law school?
Michael J. Damast earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S., 1995).
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1998
B.S.
Boston University School of Management
- 1995

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1999

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