Atty. Adam Mitchell Wells

Atty. Adam Mitchell Wells

Adam Mitchell Wells is a lawyer practicing appeals, tax. Adam received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 2002, and has been licensed for 15 years.

New York New York 15 yrs experience 15 year
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About Adam Mitchell Wells at a glance

Adam Mitchell Wells is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on tax and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (2011). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 2009) and Yale University (B.A., 2002). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Adam Mitchell Wells is a lawyer practicing appeals, tax
  • Adam received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 2002, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • Adam practices at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Adam Mitchell Wells's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Adam Mitchell Wells handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Tax Law

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Appellate Practice

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

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Jurisdictional Context

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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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Where is Adam Mitchell Wells's law office located?
Adam Mitchell Wells's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Adam Mitchell Wells handle?
Adam Mitchell Wells focuses on tax, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Adam Mitchell Wells practiced law?
Adam Mitchell Wells has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Adam Mitchell Wells go to law school?
Adam Mitchell Wells earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A., 2002).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 2009
B.A.
Yale University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2011

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