Atty. Robert Lee Heckart

Atty. Robert Lee Heckart

Robert Lee Heckart is a lawyer practicing credit, capital markets, hedge funds and 4 other areas of law. Robert received a A.B. degree from Yale College in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years.

New York New York 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert Lee Heckart at a glance

Robert Lee Heckart is a Senior Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on formation and real estate. Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1973) and Yale College (A.B., 1970). Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York American and International Bar Associations New York County Lawyers Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert Lee Heckart is a lawyer practicing credit, capital markets, hedge funds and 4 other areas of law
  • Robert received a A.B. degree from Yale College in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Robert practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Lee Heckart's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant 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 Lee Heckart

Where is Robert Lee Heckart's law office located?
Robert Lee Heckart's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Lee Heckart handle?
Robert Lee Heckart focuses on formation, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Robert Lee Heckart practiced law?
Robert Lee Heckart has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Robert Lee Heckart go to law school?
Robert Lee Heckart earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (A.B., 1970).
How can I contact Robert Lee Heckart for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1973
A.B.
Yale College
- 1970

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