Atty. Robert Abrahams
Robert Abrahams is a lawyer practicing securities / investment fraud, real estate, education and 1 other area of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from Hobart College in 1969, and has been licensed for 49 years.
Education & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 49+ Years Experience
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About Robert Abrahams at a Glance
Robert Abrahams is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on real estate, securities, litigation, consumer, and education. Admitted to practice in New York (1977), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1977), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1977), and U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1980). Educated at Hofstra University School of Law (J.D., 1976) and Hobart College (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State (Member, Task Force in Foreclosure Reform, 1992—) and American (Member, Litigation Section, Trial Practice Committee) Bar Associations. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Abrahams
- Robert Abrahams is a lawyer practicing securities / investment fraud, real estate, education and 1 other area of law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from Hobart College in 1969, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Robert practices at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP in New York, NY
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Robert Abrahams's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Abrahams handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Real Estate Law in New York
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Securities Law in New York
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Civil Litigation in New York
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Consumer Protection in New York
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Education Law in New York
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
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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
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Robert Abrahams
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 Robert Abrahams's practice in the field of real estate, securities, litigation, consumer, and education.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert Abrahams brings 49+ 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. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Robert Abrahams can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate, securities, and litigation, Robert Abrahams 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 Robert Abrahams 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 Robert Abrahams Handles in New York
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