Atty. Christopher John McDonald

Atty. Christopher John McDonald

Christopher John McDonald is a lawyer practicing securities litigation, venture capital, communications / media and 2 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from Manhattan College in 1985, and has been licensed for 33 years.

New York New York 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher John McDonald at a glance

Christopher John McDonald is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Labaton Sucharow LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (1993), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1994), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1994), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan (1998). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1992) and Manhattan College (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher John McDonald is a lawyer practicing securities litigation, venture capital, communications / media and 2 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from Manhattan College in 1985, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Christopher practices at Labaton Sucharow LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher John McDonald's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher John McDonald 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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Civil Litigation

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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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 Christopher John McDonald

Where is Christopher John McDonald's law office located?
Christopher John McDonald's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Labaton Sucharow LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher John McDonald handle?
Christopher John McDonald focuses on business, m&a, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Christopher John McDonald practiced law?
Christopher John McDonald has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Christopher John McDonald go to law school?
Christopher John McDonald earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Christopher John McDonald for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 1992
B.A.
Manhattan College
- 1985

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 2005
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 2006
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 2007
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2009
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2012
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 2017

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