Atty. Shekhar Kumar
Shekhar Kumar is a lawyer practicing business, corporate / incorporation, internet and 1 other area of law. Shekhar received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in 2006, and has been licensed for 16 years.
Business & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 16+ Years Experience
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About Shekhar Kumar at a Glance
Shekhar Kumar is an Associate, Corporate Department based in New York, New York, practicing at Paul Hastings LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on formation, business, and internet. Admitted to practice in New York (2010). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D., 2009) and University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (B.A., 2006). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Shekhar Kumar
- Shekhar Kumar is a lawyer practicing business, corporate / incorporation, internet and 1 other area of law
- Shekhar received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in 2006, and has been licensed for 16 years
- Shekhar practices at Paul Hastings LLP in New York, NY
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Shekhar Kumar's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shekhar Kumar handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Business Formation in New York
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Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Internet & Cyber Law in New York
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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 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Shekhar Kumar
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Shekhar Kumar's practice in the field of formation, business, and internet.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Shekhar Kumar brings 16+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, business, and internet, Shekhar Kumar can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Shekhar Kumar attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Shekhar Kumar Handles in New York
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