Atty. Stephen Robert Fishbein

Atty. Stephen Robert Fishbein

Stephen Robert Fishbein is a lawyer practicing appeals, litigation, criminal defense. Stephen received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years.

New York New York 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Stephen Robert Fishbein at a glance

Stephen Robert Fishbein is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Shearman & Sterling LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1988). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1987) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1983). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen Robert Fishbein is a lawyer practicing appeals, litigation, criminal defense
  • Stephen received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Stephen practices at Shearman & Sterling LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Robert Fishbein's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 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

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Where is Stephen Robert Fishbein's law office located?
Stephen Robert Fishbein's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Shearman & Sterling LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Robert Fishbein handle?
Stephen Robert Fishbein focuses on criminal defense, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Stephen Robert Fishbein practiced law?
Stephen Robert Fishbein has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Stephen Robert Fishbein go to law school?
Stephen Robert Fishbein earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (A.B., 1983).
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Education

J.D.
Yale University
- 1987
A.B.
Dartmouth College
- 1983

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1988

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