Atty. David George Ormsby

Atty. David George Ormsby

David George Ormsby is a lawyer practicing corporate. David received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1955, and has been licensed for 65 years.

New York New York 65 Years Experience 65 year
Call (646) 797-2069

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David George Ormsby is a Senior Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in New York (1961). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1961) and Amherst College (B.A., 1955). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David George Ormsby is a lawyer practicing corporate
  • David received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1955, and has been licensed for 65 years
  • David practices at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in New York, NY

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David George Ormsby's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David George Ormsby 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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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 David George Ormsby's law office located?
David George Ormsby's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David George Ormsby handle?
David George Ormsby focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David George Ormsby practiced law?
David George Ormsby has 65+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1961.
Where did David George Ormsby go to law school?
David George Ormsby earned their education at (J.D., 1961); (B.A., 1955).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1961
B.A.
Amherst College
- 1955

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1961

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