Atty. Chiraag Kumar
Chiraag Kumar is a lawyer practicing project finance, construction / development, energy and 1 other area of law. Chiraag received a B.A. degree from George Washington University in 2005, and has been licensed for 17 years.
Construction / Development & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 17+ Years Experience
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About Chiraag Kumar at a Glance
Chiraag Kumar is a Managing Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on energy. Admitted to practice in New York (2009) and New Jersey (2014). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D., 2008) and George Washington University (B.A., 2005). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Chiraag Kumar
- Chiraag Kumar is a lawyer practicing project finance, construction / development, energy and 1 other area of law
- Chiraag received a B.A. degree from George Washington University in 2005, and has been licensed for 17 years
- Chiraag practices at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in New York, NY
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Energy & Utilities Law in New York
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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 venue, 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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Why Clients in New York Choose Chiraag Kumar
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Chiraag Kumar's practice in the field of energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Chiraag Kumar brings 17+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York and New Jersey, Chiraag Kumar can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Energy Practice
Concentrating on energy means Chiraag Kumar's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Chiraag Kumar attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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