Atty. Christopher James Houpt

Atty. Christopher James Houpt

Christopher James Houpt is a lawyer practicing banking & finance, corporate trust & agency, litigation & dispute resolution and 6 other areas of law. Christopher received a degree from Dartmouth College in 1998, and has been licensed for 19 years.

New York New York 19 yrs experience 19 year
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About Christopher James Houpt at a glance

Christopher James Houpt is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Mayer Brown LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on contracts, trusts, business, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York US District Court for the Southern District of New York US District Court for the Eastern D (2007). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2005) and Dartmouth College (Economics, 1998). Active member of Activities New York City Bar Association, Committee on State Courts of Superior Jurisdiction Selden Society American Society for Legal History. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Christopher James Houpt is a lawyer practicing banking & finance, corporate trust & agency, litigation & dispute resolution and 6 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a degree from Dartmouth College in 1998, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Christopher practices at Mayer Brown LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher James Houpt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher James Houpt handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Trusts

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Business & Corporate Law

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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

Common questions about Christopher James Houpt

Where is Christopher James Houpt's law office located?
Christopher James Houpt's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Mayer Brown LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher James Houpt handle?
Christopher James Houpt focuses on contracts, trusts, business, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Christopher James Houpt practiced law?
Christopher James Houpt has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Christopher James Houpt go to law school?
Christopher James Houpt earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (Economics, 1998).
How can I contact Christopher James Houpt for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 2005
Economics
Dartmouth College
- 1998

Bar Admissions

New York US District Court for the Southern District of New York US District Court for the Eastern D
Admitted: 2007

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