Atty. Stuart M. Tarshis

Atty. Stuart M. Tarshis

Stuart M. Tarshis is a lawyer practicing estate planning, criminal defense, real estate and 2 other areas of law.

Forest Hills Forest Hills 53 yrs experience 53 year
Call (332) 264-6901 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Stuart M. Tarshis at a glance

Stuart M. Tarshis is a Member based in Forest Hills, New York, practicing at Tarshis & Hammerman L.L.P.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on trusts, personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in New York (1973), U.S. Supreme Court (1979), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1994), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1994). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1972) and University of Bridgeport (B.A., 1967). Serands clients in Forest Hills, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stuart M. Tarshis is a lawyer practicing estate planning, criminal defense, real estate and 2 other areas of law
  • Stuart received a B.A. degree from University of Bridgeport in 1967, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Stuart practices at Tarshis & Hammerman L.L.P. in Forest Hills, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Stuart M. Tarshis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stuart M. Tarshis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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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.

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Stuart M. Tarshis is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in New York →

Real Estate Law

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

Stuart M. Tarshis 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 Forest Hills 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 Stuart M. Tarshis

Where is Stuart M. Tarshis's law office located?
Stuart M. Tarshis's law practice is located in Forest Hills, New York. The firm is Tarshis & Hammerman L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stuart M. Tarshis handle?
Stuart M. Tarshis focuses on trusts, personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Stuart M. Tarshis practiced law?
Stuart M. Tarshis has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Stuart M. Tarshis go to law school?
Stuart M. Tarshis earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact Stuart M. Tarshis for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1972
B.A.
University of Bridgeport
- 1967

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1995

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