Atty. Roberta A. Kaplan

Atty. Roberta A. Kaplan

Roberta A. Kaplan is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, appeals, civil rights.

New York New York 35 J. Erfahrung 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Roberta A. Kaplan at a glance

Roberta A. Kaplan is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton And Garrison Llp. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, civil rights, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1991), New York (1992), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1993), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1993). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1991) and Harvard University (A.B., 1988). Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York (Member: Committee on Women in the Law, 1994-1996 Committee on State Courts of Superior Jurisdiction, 1997—) State of New York Continuing Legal Education Board. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Roberta A. Kaplan is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, appeals, civil rights
  • Roberta received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Roberta practices at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Roberta A. Kaplan's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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

Common questions about Roberta A. Kaplan

Where is Roberta A. Kaplan's law office located?
Roberta A. Kaplan's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton And Garrison Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Roberta A. Kaplan handle?
Roberta A. Kaplan focuses on business, litigation, civil rights, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Roberta A. Kaplan practiced law?
Roberta A. Kaplan has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Roberta A. Kaplan go to law school?
Roberta A. Kaplan earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (A.B., 1988).
How can I contact Roberta A. Kaplan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1991
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1991
New York
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1994

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