Atty. Scott Mitchell Berman

Atty. Scott Mitchell Berman

Scott Mitchell Berman is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, hedge fund litigation, complex commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law. Scott received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years.

New York New York 43 Years Experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Scott Mitchell Berman at a glance

Scott Mitchell Berman is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Friedman Kaplan Seiler & Adelman LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, securities, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York (1983), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1983), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1983), and District of Columbia (1984). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1982) and Emory University (B.A., 1979). Active member of New York City Bar New York State and American. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Scott Mitchell Berman is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, hedge fund litigation, complex commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Scott received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Scott practices at Friedman Kaplan Seiler & Adelman LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Mitchell Berman's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Scott Mitchell Berman

Where is Scott Mitchell Berman's law office located?
Scott Mitchell Berman's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Friedman Kaplan Seiler & Adelman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Mitchell Berman handle?
Scott Mitchell Berman focuses on business, bankruptcy, securities, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Scott Mitchell Berman practiced law?
Scott Mitchell Berman has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Scott Mitchell Berman go to law school?
Scott Mitchell Berman earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Scott Mitchell Berman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York University
- 1982
B.A.
Emory University
- 1979

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1983
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second and Third Circuits
Admitted: 1990

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