Atty. Sharon L. Nelles

Atty. Sharon L. Nelles

Sharon L. Nelles is a lawyer practicing litigation, antitrust, commodities and 9 other areas of law.

New York New York 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About Sharon L. Nelles at a glance

Sharon L. Nelles is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Sullivan And Cromwell Llp. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on formation, criminal defense, business, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1994) and Massachusetts (1996). Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 1993) and Mount Holyoke College (A.B. New, 1987). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sharon L. Nelles is a lawyer practicing litigation, antitrust, commodities and 9 other areas of law
  • Sharon received a A.B. degree from Mount Holyoke College in 1987, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Sharon practices at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Sharon L. Nelles's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sharon L. Nelles handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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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 Sharon L. Nelles

Where is Sharon L. Nelles's law office located?
Sharon L. Nelles's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Sullivan And Cromwell Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sharon L. Nelles handle?
Sharon L. Nelles focuses on formation, criminal defense, business, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Sharon L. Nelles practiced law?
Sharon L. Nelles has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Sharon L. Nelles go to law school?
Sharon L. Nelles earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (A.B. New, 1987).
How can I contact Sharon L. Nelles for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston College Law School
- 1993
A.B. New
Mount Holyoke College
- 1987

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1994
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1996

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