Atty. David Alexander Carpenter

Atty. David Alexander Carpenter

David Alexander Carpenter is a lawyer practicing agribusiness, banking & finance, social finance and 7 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years.

New York New York 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About David Alexander Carpenter at a glance

David Alexander Carpenter is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Mayer Brown Llp. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and agriculture. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988) and New York (2010). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1987) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.A., 1984). Active member of Activities Board member and member of the Social Policy Committee, Metropolitan Family Services, a Chicago-based charitable organization. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Alexander Carpenter is a lawyer practicing agribusiness, banking & finance, social finance and 7 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • David practices at Mayer Brown LLP in New York, NY and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

David Alexander Carpenter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Alexander Carpenter 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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Agricultural Law

Agriculture attorneys for farm operations, ag finance, land use, water rights, and agribusiness.

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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 David Alexander Carpenter

Where is David Alexander Carpenter's law office located?
David Alexander Carpenter'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 David Alexander Carpenter handle?
David Alexander Carpenter focuses on business, m&a, agriculture. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David Alexander Carpenter practiced law?
David Alexander Carpenter has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did David Alexander Carpenter go to law school?
David Alexander Carpenter earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact David Alexander Carpenter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 1987
B.A.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1988
New York
Admitted: 2010

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