Atty. Robert A. Novak

Atty. Robert A. Novak

Robert A. Novak is a lawyer practicing admiralty law, insurance law, civil litigation.

New York New York 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About Robert A. Novak at a glance

Robert A. Novak is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Nicoletti Hornig Namazi Eckert & Sheehan. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on litigation, insurance, and maritime. Admitted to practice in New York (1991), United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (1992), United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York (1992), and Michigan (1998). Educated at St. John's University (J.D., 1990) and State University of New York at Stony Brook (B.S., 1987). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Maritime Law Association of the United States New York County Lawyers' Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert A. Novak is a lawyer practicing admiralty law, insurance law, civil litigation
  • Robert received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Robert practices at Nicoletti Hornig Namazi Eckert & Sheehan in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Robert A. Novak's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert A. Novak handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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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 Robert A. Novak

Where is Robert A. Novak's law office located?
Robert A. Novak's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Nicoletti Hornig Namazi Eckert & Sheehan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert A. Novak handle?
Robert A. Novak focuses on litigation, insurance, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Robert A. Novak practiced law?
Robert A. Novak has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Robert A. Novak go to law school?
Robert A. Novak earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S., 1987).
How can I contact Robert A. Novak for a consultation?
You can contact Robert A. Novak directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Robert A. Novak received?
Robert A. Novak's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
St. John's University
- 1990
B.S.
State University of New York at Stony Brook
- 1987

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1991
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1992
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1992
Michigan
Admitted: 1998
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit United States Supreme Court
Admitted: 2001
United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Admitted: 2006
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Admitted: 2011

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