Atty. Scott E. Charnas

Atty. Scott E. Charnas

Scott E. Charnas is a lawyer practicing personal injury, products liability, spinal cord injury and 3 other areas of law.

New York New York 49 yrs experience 49 year
Call (332) 252-0385 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Scott E. Charnas at a glance

Scott E. Charnas is a personal injury, class action, product liability, and tbi/sci attorney based in New York, New York. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1977) and New York (2001). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1977) and University of Chicago (A.B., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Scott E. Charnas is a lawyer practicing personal injury, products liability, spinal cord injury and 3 other areas of law
  • Scott received a A.B. degree from University of Chicago in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Scott practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Scott E. Charnas's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott E. Charnas handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Class Action

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Product Liability

Scott E. Charnas is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New York →

Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

Scott E. Charnas is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in New York →

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 Scott E. Charnas

Where is Scott E. Charnas's law office located?
Scott E. Charnas's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott E. Charnas handle?
Scott E. Charnas focuses on personal injury, class action, product liability, tbi/sci. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Scott E. Charnas practiced law?
Scott E. Charnas has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Scott E. Charnas go to law school?
Scott E. Charnas earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (A.B., 1973).
How can I contact Scott E. Charnas for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Scott E. Charnas received?
Scott E. Charnas's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Boston University
- 1977
A.B.
University of Chicago
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1977
New York
Admitted: 2001

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