Atty. Scott Jay Gordon
Scott Jay Gordon is a lawyer practicing contracts & agreements, securities offerings, asset securitization and 1 other area of law. Scott received a B.A. degree from University of Rochester in 1984, and has been licensed for 32 years.
Asset Securitization & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 32+ Years Experience
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About Scott Jay Gordon at a Glance
Scott Jay Gordon is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on contracts and securities. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1994) and New York (1995). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of Rochester (B.A. Economics, 1984). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Scott Jay Gordon
- Scott Jay Gordon is a lawyer practicing contracts & agreements, securities offerings, asset securitization and 1 other area of law
- Scott received a B.A. degree from University of Rochester in 1984, and has been licensed for 32 years
- Scott practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York, NY
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Contracts in New York
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Securities Law in New York
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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 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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Why Clients in New York Choose Scott Jay Gordon
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 Scott Jay Gordon's practice in the field of contracts and securities.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Scott Jay Gordon brings 32+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Jersey and New York, Scott Jay Gordon can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts and securities, Scott Jay Gordon 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 Scott Jay Gordon 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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