Atty. Robert E. Atkins
Robert E. Atkins is a lawyer practicing corporate, commercial, labor and employment and 1 other area of law.
Commercial & More Attorney · Serving Great Neck, NY · 53+ Years Experience
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About Robert E. Atkins at a Glance
Robert E. Atkins is a employment, business, and litigation attorney based in Great Neck, New York. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in New York (1973), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1973), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1973), and U.S. Tax Court (1974). Educated at Yale University Law School (J.D., 1972) and Columbia University (M.A. St., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Great Neck, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert E. Atkins
- Robert E. Atkins is a lawyer practicing corporate, commercial, labor and employment and 1 other area of law
- Robert received a M.A. degree from Columbia University in 1962, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Robert practices in Great Neck, NY
Practice Areas Explained
Robert E. Atkins's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert E. Atkins handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Great Neck.
Employment Law in Great Neck
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in Great Neck
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Great Neck
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Great Neck
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 Great Neck 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.
Great Neck Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Great Neck-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Great Neck Choose Robert E. Atkins
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 E. Atkins's practice in the field of employment, business, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert E. Atkins brings 53+ 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 E. Atkins can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and litigation, Robert E. Atkins can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Great Neck
A Great Neck-based practice means Robert E. Atkins attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Robert E. Atkins Handles in Great Neck
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