Atty. Umar A. Sheikh

Atty. Umar A. Sheikh

Umar A. Sheikh is a lawyer practicing distressed real estate, hospitality law, international practice and 2 other areas of law.

New York New York 25 yrs experience 25 year
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About Umar A. Sheikh at a glance

Umar A. Sheikh is a Principal based in New York, New York, practicing at Offit Kurman. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on real estate, estate litigation, and international. Admitted to practice in New York (2001) and New Jersey United States District Court District of New Jersey United States District Court, Souther (2001). Educated at Brooklyn Law School J.D. (—) and City University of New York – Brooklyn College B.A. (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Umar A. Sheikh is a lawyer practicing distressed real estate, hospitality law, international practice and 2 other areas of law
  • Umar A. received a B.A. degree from City University of New York – Brooklyn College, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Umar A. practices at Offit Kurman in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Umar A. Sheikh's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Umar A. Sheikh handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

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

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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International Law

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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 Umar A. Sheikh's law office located?
Umar A. Sheikh's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Offit Kurman. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Umar A. Sheikh handle?
Umar A. Sheikh focuses on real estate, estate litigation, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Umar A. Sheikh practiced law?
Umar A. Sheikh has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Umar A. Sheikh go to law school?
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Education

Brooklyn Law School J.D.
- In Progress
City University of New York – Brooklyn College B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2001
New Jersey United States District Court District of New Jersey United States District Court, Souther
Admitted: 2001

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