Atty. Benjamin Michael Polk

Atty. Benjamin Michael Polk

Benjamin Michael Polk is a lawyer practicing private equity, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, leveraged acquisitions and 5 other areas of law. Benjamin received a B.A. degree from Hobart and William Smith Colleges in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years.

New York New York 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About Benjamin Michael Polk at a glance

Benjamin Michael Polk is a business and m&a attorney based in New York, New York. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in New York (1977) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1977). Educated at Cornell University Law School (J.D., 1976) and Hobart and William Smith Colleges (B.A., 1973). Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Benjamin Michael Polk is a lawyer practicing private equity, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, leveraged acquisitions and 5 other areas of law
  • Benjamin received a B.A. degree from Hobart and William Smith Colleges in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Benjamin practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Benjamin Michael Polk's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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 Benjamin Michael Polk's law office located?
Benjamin Michael Polk's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Benjamin Michael Polk handle?
Benjamin Michael Polk focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Benjamin Michael Polk practiced law?
Benjamin Michael Polk has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Benjamin Michael Polk go to law school?
Benjamin Michael Polk earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1973).
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Education

J.D.
Cornell University Law School
- 1976
B.A.
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
- 1973

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1977

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