Atty. Christopher Ryan May

Atty. Christopher Ryan May

Christopher Ryan May is a lawyer practicing business. Christopher received a B.S. degree from Wake Forest University in 1999, and has been licensed for 23 years.

New York New York 23 Years Experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher Ryan May at a glance

Christopher Ryan May is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in New York (2003) and Texas (2013). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 2002) and Wake Forest University (B.S., 1999). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher Ryan May is a lawyer practicing business
  • Christopher received a B.S. degree from Wake Forest University in 1999, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Christopher practices at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Ryan May's Areas of Practice

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

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 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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Where is Christopher Ryan May's law office located?
Christopher Ryan May's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Ryan May handle?
Christopher Ryan May focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Christopher Ryan May practiced law?
Christopher Ryan May has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Christopher Ryan May go to law school?
Christopher Ryan May earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.S., 1999).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
- 2002
B.S.
Wake Forest University
- 1999

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2003
Texas
Admitted: 2013

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