Atty. David J. Karp

Atty. David J. Karp

David J. Karp is a lawyer practicing business reorganization, distressed debt & claims trading, distressed investing and 1 other area of law.

New York New York 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About David J. Karp at a glance

David J. Karp is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2002). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1999) and Cornell University (B.S., 1996). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David J. Karp is a lawyer practicing business reorganization, distressed debt & claims trading, distressed investing and 1 other area of law
  • David J. received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1996, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • David J. practices at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

David J. Karp's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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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

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Where is David J. Karp's law office located?
David J. Karp's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David J. Karp handle?
David J. Karp focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David J. Karp practiced law?
David J. Karp has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did David J. Karp go to law school?
David J. Karp earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.S., 1996).
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 1999
B.S.
Cornell University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2002

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