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About Robert W. Birch at a glance
Robert W. Birch is a Partner based in Cooperstown, New York, practicing at Schlather & Birch. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, zoning, and foreclosure. Admitted to practice in New York (1983), U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1985), and Florida (1988). Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1982) and Cornell University (B.S., 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Otsego County, Broome County, New York State and American Bar Associations The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Cooperstown, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Member, Albany Law Review, 1982
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert W. Birch handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Robert W. Birch is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Robert W. Birch is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in New York →
Robert W. Birch is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys 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 Cooperstown 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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