Atty. Robert Allen Scher

Atty. Robert Allen Scher

Robert Allen Scher is a lawyer practicing securities / investment fraud, appeals, business litigation & dispute resolution and 1 other area of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from Tufts University in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years.

New York New York 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Robert Allen Scher at a glance

Robert Allen Scher is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business, securities, litigation, consumer, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York First Circuit Court of Appeals Second Circuit Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit Court of Appea (1987). Educated at Tufts University (B.A., 1983) and Duke University J.D. 1986 Order of the Coif Duke University J.D. Member Duke University J.D. Duke Law Journal (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert Allen Scher is a lawyer practicing securities / investment fraud, appeals, business litigation & dispute resolution and 1 other area of law
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from Tufts University in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Robert practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Allen Scher's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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Appellate Practice

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert Allen Scher

Where is Robert Allen Scher's law office located?
Robert Allen Scher's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Foley & Lardner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Allen Scher handle?
Robert Allen Scher focuses on business, securities, litigation, consumer, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Robert Allen Scher practiced law?
Robert Allen Scher has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Robert Allen Scher go to law school?
Robert Allen Scher earned their education at (B.A., 1983); (—).
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Education

B.A.
Tufts University
- 1983
Duke University J.D. 1986 Order of the Coif Duke University J.D. Member Duke University J.D. Duke Law Journal
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Bar Admissions

New York First Circuit Court of Appeals Second Circuit Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit Court of Appea
Admitted: 1987

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