Atty. Robert William Phelan

Atty. Robert William Phelan

Robert William Phelan is a lawyer practicing international law, antitrust & trade law, real estate and 1 other area of law. Robert received a degree from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in 1995, and has been licensed for 25 years.

New York New York 25 yrs experience 25 year
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About Robert William Phelan at a glance

Robert William Phelan is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Cozen O'Connor. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on real estate and international. Admitted to practice in New York (2001), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2003), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2003), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (2004). Educated at University of Minnesota Law School (J.D., 2000) and Georgetown University School of Foreign Service (B.S.F.S. Georgetown, 1995). Active member of The Maritime Lawyers Association of the United States. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Robert William Phelan is a lawyer practicing international law, antitrust & trade law, real estate and 1 other area of law
  • Robert received a degree from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in 1995, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Robert practices at Cozen O'Connor in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Robert William Phelan's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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International Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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

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Where is Robert William Phelan's law office located?
Robert William Phelan's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Cozen O'Connor. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert William Phelan handle?
Robert William Phelan focuses on real estate, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Robert William Phelan practiced law?
Robert William Phelan has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Robert William Phelan go to law school?
Robert William Phelan earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.S.F.S. Georgetown, 1995).
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Education

J.D.
University of Minnesota Law School
- 2000
B.S.F.S. Georgetown
Georgetown University School of Foreign Service
- 1995

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2003
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 2004
New Jersey
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 2006

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