Jacob “Jack” Shakarchy

Practice areas

Real Estate: Business, Business/Corporate, Estate Planning & Probate, Business Litigation

Focus areas

Business Formation and Planning, Limited Liability Companies, Non-Compete Agreements, Partnership, Sub-chapter S Corporations, Trade Secret

Jacob Shakarchy serves as the managing partner at Cox Padmore Skolnik & Shakarchy LLP, a law firm with offices in New York City, Great Neck, New York, Hackensack, New Jersey, and Denver, Colorado. Mr. Shakarchy, a corporate law attorney, offers legal representation to clients across New York State, addressing a wide range of business transaction and investment-related issues. He also extends his services to international clients and primarily operates from the New York City office. His legal practice revolves around several key areas, including real estate, estate planning, commercial and corporate law, insurance law, and individual tax planning.

Mr. Shakarchy’s educational background is impressive, as he graduated summa cum laude from the American University with a bachelor’s degree in international relations and affairs. He pursued his legal education at the Georgetown University Law Center, earning a Juris Doctor degree in 1979. He furthered his studies at the New York University School of Law, obtaining a master’s degree in taxation in 1981. In the same year, he was authorized by the New York State Bar Association to practice law in New York.

Aside from his legal expertise, Mr. Shakarchy is multilingual, proficient in French, Arabic, and Persian. His multicultural upbringing in Tehran, Iran, equips him with a unique perspective and enhances his empathy towards clients. His legal practice primarily caters to entrepreneurs, offering comprehensive counseling on various aspects of their businesses. He has successfully represented numerous clients in high-value cases involving real estate acquisition and mortgage refinancing. His peers have recognized his professionalism and exceptional legal skills through endorsements.

With over four decades of legal experience, Mr. Shakarchy actively participates in professional associations, including the New York State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Beyond his legal commitments, he engages in various community activities, holding memberships in the Babylonian Jewish Center in Great Neck, New York, and the American Sephardi Federation. Additionally, he serves on the board of trustees for the Paras Jewish Organization.