Atty. Alan Michael Christenfeld

Atty. Alan Michael Christenfeld

Alan Michael Christenfeld is a lawyer practicing banking & finance. Alan received a B.A. degree from Bowdoin College, and has been licensed for 49 years.

New York New York 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Alan Michael Christenfeld at a glance

Alan Michael Christenfeld is a Senior Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Clifford Chance LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in New York (1977), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1978), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1978), and U.S. District Court, District of Arizona (1994). Educated at Cornell Law School J.D. New York Law School LL.M. Taxation (—) and Bowdoin College B.A. magna cum laude (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Alan Michael Christenfeld is a lawyer practicing banking & finance
  • Alan received a B.A. degree from Bowdoin College, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Alan practices at Clifford Chance LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Alan Michael Christenfeld's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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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 Alan Michael Christenfeld's law office located?
Alan Michael Christenfeld's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Clifford Chance LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Alan Michael Christenfeld handle?
Alan Michael Christenfeld focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Alan Michael Christenfeld practiced law?
Alan Michael Christenfeld has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
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What awards or recognition has Alan Michael Christenfeld received?
Alan Michael Christenfeld's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

Cornell Law School J.D. New York Law School LL.M. Taxation
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Bowdoin College B.A. magna cum laude
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
Admitted: 1998

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