Atty. Charles S. Whitman

Atty. Charles S. Whitman

Charles S. Whitman is a lawyer practicing securities and general corporate law, capital markets, mergers & acquisitions and 1 other area of law.

New York New York 59 yrs experience 59 year
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Profile Summary

About Charles S. Whitman at a glance

Charles S. Whitman is a Senior Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and international. Admitted to practice in New York (1967), U.S. Supreme Court (1971), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1975). Educated at Cambridge University, Trinity College, Cambridge, England (LL.M. Harvard, 1968) and Harvard University (B.A., 1964). Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York American Bar Association American Law Institute. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Charles S. Whitman is a lawyer practicing securities and general corporate law, capital markets, mergers & acquisitions and 1 other area of law
  • Charles received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • Charles practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Charles S. Whitman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles S. Whitman 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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International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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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 Charles S. Whitman

Where is Charles S. Whitman's law office located?
Charles S. Whitman'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 Charles S. Whitman handle?
Charles S. Whitman focuses on business, m&a, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Charles S. Whitman practiced law?
Charles S. Whitman has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did Charles S. Whitman go to law school?
Charles S. Whitman earned their education at (LL.M. Harvard, 1968); (B.A., 1964).
How can I contact Charles S. Whitman for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Harvard
Cambridge University, Trinity College, Cambridge, England
- 1968
B.A.
Harvard University
- 1964

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1967
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1975

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