Atty. Scott Ruskay-Kidd

Atty. Scott Ruskay-Kidd

Scott Ruskay-Kidd is a lawyer practicing litigation. Scott received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years.

New York New York 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About Scott Ruskay-Kidd at a glance

Scott Ruskay-Kidd is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1999), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2003), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and U.S. Supreme Court (2003), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (2004). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1998) and Harvard University (B.A., 1995). Active member of Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Scott Ruskay-Kidd is a lawyer practicing litigation
  • Scott received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Scott practices at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Ruskay-Kidd's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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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Where is Scott Ruskay-Kidd's law office located?
Scott Ruskay-Kidd's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Ruskay-Kidd handle?
Scott Ruskay-Kidd focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Scott Ruskay-Kidd practiced law?
Scott Ruskay-Kidd has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Scott Ruskay-Kidd go to law school?
Scott Ruskay-Kidd earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1995).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1998
B.A.
Harvard University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2003
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 2004

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