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Atty. Stephen Michael Santoro

Atty. Stephen Michael Santoro

Stephen Michael Santoro is a lawyer practicing divorce, personal injury, real estate and 2 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Carmel Carmel 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen Michael Santoro at a glance

Stephen Michael Santoro is a divorce, trusts, personal injury, business, and real estate attorney based in Carmel, New York. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in New York (1987), New Jersey (1987), and U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York (1987). Educated at St. John's University (J.D., 1986) and State University of New York at Stony Brook (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Carmel, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stephen Michael Santoro is a lawyer practicing divorce, personal injury, real estate and 2 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Stephen practices in Carmel, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Michael Santoro's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Michael Santoro handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Stephen Michael Santoro is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in New York →

Trusts

Stephen Michael Santoro is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in New York →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Stephen Michael Santoro is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Stephen Michael Santoro is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Stephen Michael Santoro is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Carmel 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 Stephen Michael Santoro

Where is Stephen Michael Santoro's law office located?
Stephen Michael Santoro's law practice is located in Carmel, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Michael Santoro handle?
Stephen Michael Santoro focuses on divorce, trusts, personal injury, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Stephen Michael Santoro practiced law?
Stephen Michael Santoro has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Stephen Michael Santoro go to law school?
Stephen Michael Santoro earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Stephen Michael Santoro for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
St. John's University
- 1986
B.A.
State University of New York at Stony Brook
- 1983

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1987
New Jersey
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
Admitted: 1987

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