Atty. Sean E. O'Donnell

Atty. Sean E. O'Donnell

Sean E. O'Donnell is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, commercial, distressed real estate asset services and 2 other areas of law.

New York New York 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About Sean E. O'Donnell at a glance

Sean E. O'Donnell is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, securities, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1997), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1997), and New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1998). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1997) and State University of New York at Oswego (B.A., 1994). Active member of Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sean E. O'Donnell is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, commercial, distressed real estate asset services and 2 other areas of law
  • Sean received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Oswego in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Sean practices at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Sean E. O'Donnell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sean E. O'Donnell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sean E. O'Donnell

Where is Sean E. O'Donnell's law office located?
Sean E. O'Donnell's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sean E. O'Donnell handle?
Sean E. O'Donnell focuses on business, real estate, securities, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Sean E. O'Donnell practiced law?
Sean E. O'Donnell has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Sean E. O'Donnell go to law school?
Sean E. O'Donnell earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Sean E. O'Donnell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 1997
B.A.
State University of New York at Oswego
- 1994

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1997
New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1998

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