Atty. Robert Leon Poster
Robert Leon Poster is a lawyer practicing financial services law, corporate law, admiralty law and 4 other areas of law. Robert received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years.
Admiralty Law & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 61+ Years Experience
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About Robert Leon Poster at a Glance
Robert Leon Poster is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Gilmartin, Poster & Shafto LLP. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on business, securities, maritime, and international. Admitted to practice in New York (1965). Educated at Harvard University (LL.M. Harvard, 1966) and Princeton University (A.B., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Leon Poster
- Robert Leon Poster is a lawyer practicing financial services law, corporate law, admiralty law and 4 other areas of law
- Robert received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years
- Robert practices at Gilmartin, Poster & Shafto LLP in New York, NY
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Robert Leon Poster's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Leon Poster handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Securities Law in New York
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Maritime & Admiralty Law in New York
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
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International Law in New York
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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 Leon Poster
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 Leon Poster's practice in the field of business, securities, maritime, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert Leon Poster brings 61+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, securities, and maritime, Robert Leon Poster 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 Leon Poster 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 Leon Poster Handles in New York
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