Atty. Alan Dean

Atty. Alan Dean

Alan Dean is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, capital markets, hedge funds and 1 other area of law. Alan received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1973, and has been licensed for 47 years.

New York New York 47 Years Experience 47 year
Call (646) 797-2069

Profile Summary

About Alan Dean at a glance

Alan Dean is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on formation. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of (1979). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1978) and Harvard College (A.B., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Alan Dean is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, capital markets, hedge funds and 1 other area of law
  • Alan received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1973, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Alan practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Alan Dean's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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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 venue, 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 Alan Dean's law office located?
Alan Dean's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Alan Dean handle?
Alan Dean focuses on formation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Alan Dean practiced law?
Alan Dean has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Alan Dean go to law school?
Alan Dean earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (A.B., 1973).
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What awards or recognition has Alan Dean received?
Alan Dean's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1978
A.B.
Harvard College
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of
Admitted: 1979

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