Atty. Stephen Anthony Devaney
Stephen Anthony Devaney is a lawyer practicing real estate, venture capital. Stephen received a M.B.A. degree from Fordham University in 1984, and has been licensed for 27 years.
Real Estate & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 27+ Years Experience
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About Stephen Anthony Devaney at a Glance
Stephen Anthony Devaney is a Senior Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Proskauer Rose Llp. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business and real estate. Admitted to practice in New York (1999). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1998) and Fordham University (M.B.A., 1984). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen Anthony Devaney
- Stephen Anthony Devaney is a lawyer practicing real estate, venture capital
- Stephen received a M.B.A. degree from Fordham University in 1984, and has been licensed for 27 years
- Stephen practices at Proskauer Rose LLP in New York, NY
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Stephen Anthony Devaney's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Anthony Devaney handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
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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Real Estate Law in New York
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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 Stephen Anthony Devaney
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 Stephen Anthony Devaney's practice in the field of business and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stephen Anthony Devaney brings 27+ 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 business and real estate, Stephen Anthony Devaney 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 Stephen Anthony Devaney 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 Stephen Anthony Devaney Handles in New York
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