Atty. Brian Thomas Carney

Atty. Brian Thomas Carney

Brian Thomas Carney is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, investment funds. Brian received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years.

New York New York 20 yrs experience 20 year
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About Brian Thomas Carney at a glance

Brian Thomas Carney is a business, securities, and litigation attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S (2006). Educated at Tulane University Law School (J.D., 2005) and Northwestern University (B.S., 2002). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Brian Thomas Carney is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, investment funds
  • Brian received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Brian practices at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Thomas Carney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Thomas Carney 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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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian Thomas Carney

Where is Brian Thomas Carney's law office located?
Brian Thomas Carney's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Thomas Carney handle?
Brian Thomas Carney focuses on business, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Brian Thomas Carney practiced law?
Brian Thomas Carney has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Brian Thomas Carney go to law school?
Brian Thomas Carney earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.S., 2002).
How can I contact Brian Thomas Carney for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Tulane University Law School
- 2005
B.S.
Northwestern University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S
Admitted: 2006

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