Atty. Clifford Thau

Atty. Clifford Thau

Clifford Thau is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, class action, litigation and 4 other areas of law. Clifford received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years.

New York New York 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Clifford Thau at a glance

Clifford Thau is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Vinson & Elkins LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on employment, business, class action, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (1982). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D., 1981) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1978). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Clifford Thau is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, class action, litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Clifford received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Clifford practices at Vinson & Elkins LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Clifford Thau's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Class Action

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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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 Clifford Thau

Where is Clifford Thau's law office located?
Clifford Thau's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Vinson & Elkins LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Clifford Thau handle?
Clifford Thau focuses on employment, business, class action, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Clifford Thau practiced law?
Clifford Thau has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Clifford Thau go to law school?
Clifford Thau earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact Clifford Thau for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia Law School
- 1981
B.A.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1978

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of
Admitted: 1982

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