Atty. David J. Lee

Atty. David J. Lee

David J. Lee is a lawyer practicing licensing, intellectual property, information technology transactions and 5 other areas of law.

New York New York 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About David J. Lee at a glance

David J. Lee is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on business, ip, securities, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (1994). Educated at The George Washington University Law School (J.D., 2010) and University of Rochester (B.S. Optics, 2004). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David J. Lee is a lawyer practicing licensing, intellectual property, information technology transactions and 5 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from University of Rochester in 2004, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • David practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

David J. Lee's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David J. Lee 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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Intellectual Property

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

David J. Lee is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in New York →

Securities Law

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 J. Lee

Where is David J. Lee's law office located?
David J. Lee's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David J. Lee handle?
David J. Lee focuses on business, ip, securities, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David J. Lee practiced law?
David J. Lee has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did David J. Lee go to law school?
David J. Lee earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.S. Optics, 2004).
How can I contact David J. Lee for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The George Washington University Law School
- 2010
B.S. Optics
University of Rochester
- 2004

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1994

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