Atty. Robert Stonehill
Robert Stonehill is a lawyer practicing contracts / agreements, elder law, business and 1 other area of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from City College of the City University of New York in 1963, and has been licensed for 59 years.
Business & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 59+ Years Experience
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About Robert Stonehill at a Glance
Robert Stonehill is an Of Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on contracts, trusts, business, and elder law. Admitted to practice in New York (1967). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1966) and City College of the City University of New York (B.A., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Affiliations Member, Elder Law and Trust and Estates Sections, New York State Bar Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Stonehill
- Robert Stonehill is a lawyer practicing contracts / agreements, elder law, business and 1 other area of law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from City College of the City University of New York in 1963, and has been licensed for 59 years
- Robert practices at Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. in New York, NY
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Robert Stonehill's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Stonehill handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Contracts in New York
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Trusts in New York
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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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Elder 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 Stonehill
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 Stonehill's practice in the field of contracts, trusts, business, and elder law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert Stonehill brings 59+ 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 contracts, trusts, and business, Robert Stonehill 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 Stonehill 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 Stonehill Handles in New York
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