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Atty. Sheldon H. Alster

Atty. Sheldon H. Alster

Sheldon H. Alster is a lawyer.

New York New York 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Sheldon H. Alster is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in New York (1982). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1981) and Brooklyn College of the City University of New York (B.S., 1975). Active member of New York State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Sheldon H. Alster is a lawyer
  • Sheldon received a B.S. degree from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York in 1975, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Sheldon practices at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP in New York, NY

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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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Sheldon H. Alster's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Sheldon H. Alster practiced law?
Sheldon H. Alster has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
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Sheldon H. Alster earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.S., 1975).
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 1981
B.S.
Brooklyn College of the City University of New York
- 1975

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1982

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