Atty. Christopher John Torrente

Atty. Christopher John Torrente

Christopher John Torrente is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, corporate, venture capital and 2 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1995, and has been licensed for 25 years.

New York New York 25 yrs experience 25 year
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About Christopher John Torrente at a glance

Christopher John Torrente is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in New York (2001). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 2000) and Michigan State University (B.A. Economics, 1995). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Christopher John Torrente is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, corporate, venture capital and 2 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1995, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Christopher practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher John Torrente's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher John Torrente 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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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

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Where is Christopher John Torrente's law office located?
Christopher John Torrente's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher John Torrente handle?
Christopher John Torrente focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Christopher John Torrente practiced law?
Christopher John Torrente has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Christopher John Torrente go to law school?
Christopher John Torrente earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A. Economics, 1995).
How can I contact Christopher John Torrente for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 2000
B.A. Economics
Michigan State University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2001

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