Atty. Christine Dessa Ely

Atty. Christine Dessa Ely

Christine Dessa Ely is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, commercial, litigation. Christine received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 2003, and has been licensed for 17 years.

New York New York 17 yrs experience 17 year
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About Christine Dessa Ely at a glance

Christine Dessa Ely is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on business, securities, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York District of Columbia (2009). Educated at Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 2008) and Cornell University (B.S. Industrial, 2003). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Christine Dessa Ely is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, commercial, litigation
  • Christine received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 2003, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Christine practices at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Christine Dessa Ely's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christine Dessa Ely handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Christine Dessa Ely's law office located?
Christine Dessa Ely's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christine Dessa Ely handle?
Christine Dessa Ely focuses on business, securities, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Christine Dessa Ely practiced law?
Christine Dessa Ely has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Christine Dessa Ely go to law school?
Christine Dessa Ely earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.S. Industrial, 2003).
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University School of Law
- 2008
B.S. Industrial
Cornell University
- 2003

Bar Admissions

New York District of Columbia
Admitted: 2009

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