Atty. Benjamin Ming-Zen Cheng

Atty. Benjamin Ming-Zen Cheng

Benjamin Ming-Zen Cheng is a lawyer practicing credit, leveraged finance, financial markets and services. Benjamin received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University-Hawaii in 1994, and has been licensed for 26 years.

New York New York 26 yrs experience 26 year
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About Benjamin Ming-Zen Cheng at a glance

Benjamin Ming-Zen Cheng is a Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in New York (2000). Educated at University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 1999) and Brigham Young University-Hawaii (B.A. Education, 1994). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Benjamin Ming-Zen Cheng is a lawyer practicing credit, leveraged finance, financial markets and services
  • Benjamin received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University-Hawaii in 1994, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Benjamin practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY

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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 Benjamin Ming-Zen Cheng's law office located?
Benjamin Ming-Zen Cheng'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.
How long has Benjamin Ming-Zen Cheng practiced law?
Benjamin Ming-Zen Cheng has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
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Benjamin Ming-Zen Cheng earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A. Education, 1994).
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania Law School
- 1999
B.A. Education
Brigham Young University-Hawaii
- 1994

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2000

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