Atty. Adam Jon Shapiro

Atty. Adam Jon Shapiro

Adam Jon Shapiro is a lawyer practicing corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, securities and 1 other area of law. Adam Jon received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years.

New York New York 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Adam Jon Shapiro at a glance

Adam Jon Shapiro is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in New York (1997) and New Jersey (1997). Educated at University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 1996) and Cornell University (B.A., 1993). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Adam Jon Shapiro is a lawyer practicing corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, securities and 1 other area of law
  • Adam Jon received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Adam Jon practices at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Adam Jon Shapiro's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Adam Jon Shapiro 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Employment Contracts

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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 Adam Jon Shapiro

Where is Adam Jon Shapiro's law office located?
Adam Jon Shapiro's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Adam Jon Shapiro handle?
Adam Jon Shapiro focuses on business, m&a, securities, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Adam Jon Shapiro practiced law?
Adam Jon Shapiro has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Adam Jon Shapiro go to law school?
Adam Jon Shapiro earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Adam Jon Shapiro for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania Law School
- 1996
B.A.
Cornell University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1997
New Jersey
Admitted: 1997

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