Atty. Benjamin Douglas Schireson

Atty. Benjamin Douglas Schireson

Benjamin Douglas Schireson is a lawyer practicing corporate and securities litigation, antitrust / trade law. Benjamin received a degree from London School of Economics in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years.

New York New York 21 yrs experience 21 year
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About Benjamin Douglas Schireson at a glance

Benjamin Douglas Schireson is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2005), New Jersey (2007), and New York (2009). Educated at University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 2005) and London School of Economics (Certificate University, 2001). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Benjamin Douglas Schireson is a lawyer practicing corporate and securities litigation, antitrust / trade law
  • Benjamin received a degree from London School of Economics in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Benjamin practices at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Benjamin Douglas Schireson's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Benjamin Douglas Schireson's law office located?
Benjamin Douglas Schireson'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 Benjamin Douglas Schireson handle?
Benjamin Douglas Schireson focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Benjamin Douglas Schireson practiced law?
Benjamin Douglas Schireson has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Benjamin Douglas Schireson go to law school?
Benjamin Douglas Schireson earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (Certificate University, 2001).
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania Law School
- 2005
Certificate University
London School of Economics
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2005
New Jersey
Admitted: 2007
New York
Admitted: 2009

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