Atty. Bradley Y. Smith

Atty. Bradley Y. Smith

Bradley Y. Smith is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, credit, leveraged finance.

New York New York 51 yrs experience 51 year
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About Bradley Y. Smith at a glance

Bradley Y. Smith is an Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on formation. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1975). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1974) and Yale University (A.B., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Bradley Y. Smith is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, credit, leveraged finance
  • Bradley received a A.B. degree from Yale University in 1970, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Bradley practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Bradley Y. Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bradley Y. Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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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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Where is Bradley Y. Smith's law office located?
Bradley Y. Smith'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.
What practice areas does Bradley Y. Smith handle?
Bradley Y. Smith focuses on formation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Bradley Y. Smith practiced law?
Bradley Y. Smith has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Bradley Y. Smith go to law school?
Bradley Y. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (A.B., 1970).
How can I contact Bradley Y. Smith for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Bradley Y. Smith received?
Bradley Y. Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
New York University School of Law
- 1974
A.B.
Yale University
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1975

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