Atty. Richard Scott Lefkowitz

Atty. Richard Scott Lefkowitz

Richard Scott Lefkowitz is a lawyer practicing entertainment, corporate, real estate and 4 other areas of law. Richard received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Brockport in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.

New York New York 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Richard Scott Lefkowitz at a glance

Richard Scott Lefkowitz is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Lefkowitz & Edelstein. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on probate, business, real estate, tax, and securities. Admitted to practice in New York (1985) and New Jersey (1985). Educated at Rutgers University (J.D., 1984) and State University of New York at Brockport (B.S., 1981). Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Scott Lefkowitz is a lawyer practicing entertainment, corporate, real estate and 4 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Brockport in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Richard practices at Lefkowitz & Edelstein in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Scott Lefkowitz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Scott Lefkowitz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

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Tax Law

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Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard Scott Lefkowitz

Where is Richard Scott Lefkowitz's law office located?
Richard Scott Lefkowitz's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Lefkowitz & Edelstein. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Scott Lefkowitz handle?
Richard Scott Lefkowitz focuses on probate, business, real estate, tax, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Richard Scott Lefkowitz practiced law?
Richard Scott Lefkowitz has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Richard Scott Lefkowitz go to law school?
Richard Scott Lefkowitz earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S., 1981).
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Education

J.D.
Rutgers University
- 1984
B.S.
State University of New York at Brockport
- 1981

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1985
New Jersey
Admitted: 1985

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