Daniel Scott Furst
Partner
Introduction
Scott Furst is a member of Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel’s Business Litigation & Arbitration, Broker-Dealer Regulation and Compliance Groups. He has extensive civil litigation, regulatory action, corporate and regulatory investigations and enforcement defense experience with a specialization in securities, business, complex commercial litigation and employment matters involving senior executives, including with regard to contract disputes, investor, shareholder and member disputes, covenants litigation and statutory discrimination claims, in state and federal courts, before the Securities and Exchange Commission, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, American Arbitration Association, and JAMS.
Mr. Furst also routinely advises, negotiates, and drafts employment and transactional agreements for senior executives across all business sectors, including officers and investors in the fund structure and formation space for private equity funds, hedge funds, real estate funds and hybrid vehicles for alternative investments. Mr. Furst also counsels and represents public and private companies, officers, directors, shareholders, investors, broker-dealers, clearing firms, registered investment advisors, private investment firms, special purpose and alternative investment vehicles, investment managers and registered persons in all transactional, compliance and litigation matters.
Experience
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Furst was associated with various New York law firms and the New York City Law Department where he also litigated and counseled clients with respect to commercial, insurance, and employment matters.
Articles & Publications
Education
American University Washington College of Law, J.D. 2000 - Articles Editor, American University Law Review & Member of the General Practice Clinic
American University, B.A., Political Science, 1994
Bar Admissions
Mr. Furst is licensed to appear before the courts of the State of New York and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.
Practice Areas
Contact Address
Office: New York
Phone: (212) 930-9700
Direct dial: (646) 810-2185
Fax: (212) 930-9725