Atty. Andrew Michael Genser

Atty. Andrew Michael Genser

Andrew Michael Genser is a lawyer practicing securities / investment fraud, civil rights, criminal defense and 8 other areas of law. Andrew received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years.

New York New York 31 Years Experience 31 year
Call (914) 867-1084

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About Andrew Michael Genser at a glance

Andrew Michael Genser is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, class action, securities, and product liability. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (1995) and Connecticut (2019). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1994) and Cornell University (B.A. English, 1991). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Andrew Michael Genser is a lawyer practicing securities / investment fraud, civil rights, criminal defense and 8 other areas of law
  • Andrew received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Andrew practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Andrew Michael Genser's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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Class Action

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Securities Law

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Product Liability

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Andrew Michael Genser

Where is Andrew Michael Genser's law office located?
Andrew Michael Genser's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Andrew Michael Genser handle?
Andrew Michael Genser focuses on criminal defense, business, class action, securities, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Andrew Michael Genser practiced law?
Andrew Michael Genser has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Andrew Michael Genser go to law school?
Andrew Michael Genser earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A. English, 1991).
How can I contact Andrew Michael Genser for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1994
B.A. English
Cornell University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of
Admitted: 1995
Connecticut
Admitted: 2019

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