Deborah Skakel joined Dickstein Shapiro in September 2001 as a partner in the Firm’s Business Litigation Practice. Ms. Skakel’s practice focuses on a wide array of complex civil litigation matters, representing a diverse group of both corporate and individual clients. With a significant amount of her practice in the arbitration arena, she not only litigates sophisticated commercial cases, but also arbitrates various disputes. Moreover, Ms. Skakel has substantive experience handling regulatory and other issues relating to the alcohol beverage industry, as well as accounting and auditing issues, and real estate matters.

Bar Admissions

New York

Education

Syracuse University, B.A., 1980, magna cum laude
Cornell University Law School, J.D., 1983