Atty. Scott Lawrence Volkman

Atty. Scott Lawrence Volkman

Scott Lawrence Volkman is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, tax, public finance & tax exempt finance and 7 other areas of law. Scott received a B.A. degree from State University of NY at Albany in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Poughkeepsie Poughkeepsie 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About Scott Lawrence Volkman at a glance

Scott Lawrence Volkman is a Member based in Poughkeepsie, New York, practicing at Gellert & Klein, P.C.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on employment, real estate, tax, zoning, and construction. Admitted to practice in New York (1986). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (J.D., 1985) and State University of NY at Albany (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Poughkeepsie, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Scott Lawrence Volkman is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, tax, public finance & tax exempt finance and 7 other areas of law
  • Scott received a B.A. degree from State University of NY at Albany in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Scott practices at Gellert & Klein, P.C. in Poughkeepsie, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Lawrence Volkman's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Real Estate Law

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

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Land Use & Zoning

Scott Lawrence Volkman is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in New York →

Construction Law

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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 Poughkeepsie 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 Lawrence Volkman

Where is Scott Lawrence Volkman's law office located?
Scott Lawrence Volkman's law practice is located in Poughkeepsie, New York. The firm is Gellert & Klein, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Lawrence Volkman handle?
Scott Lawrence Volkman focuses on employment, real estate, tax, zoning, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Scott Lawrence Volkman practiced law?
Scott Lawrence Volkman has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Scott Lawrence Volkman go to law school?
Scott Lawrence Volkman earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Scott Lawrence Volkman for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Scott Lawrence Volkman received?
Scott Lawrence Volkman's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
- 1985
B.A.
State University of NY at Albany
- 1982

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1986

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