Atty. David B. Rockwell

Atty. David B. Rockwell

David B. Rockwell is a lawyer practicing capital markets, leveraged finance & lending, equity & debt capital markets and 5 other areas of law.

New York New York 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About David B. Rockwell at a glance

David B. Rockwell is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Sullivan And Cromwell Llp. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on formation, business, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York (1991) and Frankfurt am Main, Germany England and Wales (1999). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1990) and UC Berkeley (A.B. University, 1986). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David B. Rockwell is a lawyer practicing capital markets, leveraged finance & lending, equity & debt capital markets and 5 other areas of law
  • David received a A.B. degree from UC Berkeley in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • David practices at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in New York, NY and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

David B. Rockwell's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Business & Corporate Law

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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

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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 David B. Rockwell

Where is David B. Rockwell's law office located?
David B. Rockwell's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Sullivan And Cromwell Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David B. Rockwell handle?
David B. Rockwell focuses on formation, business, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David B. Rockwell practiced law?
David B. Rockwell has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did David B. Rockwell go to law school?
David B. Rockwell earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (A.B. University, 1986).
How can I contact David B. Rockwell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1990
A.B. University
UC Berkeley
- 1986

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1991
Frankfurt am Main, Germany England and Wales
Admitted: 1999

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