Atty. David Bruce Rigney

Atty. David Bruce Rigney

David Bruce Rigney is a lawyer practicing litigation, administrative proceedings, not-for-profit organizations and 1 other area of law. David received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1966, and has been licensed for 56 years.

New York New York 56 yrs experience 56 year
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About David Bruce Rigney at a glance

David Bruce Rigney is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at David B. Rigney. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on ip, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in New York (1970), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1972), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1972), and U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1977). Educated at Yale University (LL.B. Phi, 1969) and Yale University (B.A. Phi, 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Bruce Rigney is a lawyer practicing litigation, administrative proceedings, not-for-profit organizations and 1 other area of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1966, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • David practices at David B. Rigney in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

David Bruce Rigney's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative 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 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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Where is David Bruce Rigney's law office located?
David Bruce Rigney's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is David B. Rigney. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Bruce Rigney handle?
David Bruce Rigney focuses on ip, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David Bruce Rigney practiced law?
David Bruce Rigney has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did David Bruce Rigney go to law school?
David Bruce Rigney earned their education at (LL.B. Phi, 1969); (B.A. Phi, 1966).
How can I contact David Bruce Rigney for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David Bruce Rigney received?
David Bruce Rigney's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B. Phi
Yale University
- 1969
B.A. Phi
Yale University
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1977

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