Atty. David Landis Williams

Atty. David Landis Williams

David Landis Williams is a lawyer practicing banking, international law, business. David received a B.A. degree from Tufts University in 1977, and has been licensed for 42 years.

New York New York 42 yrs experience 42 year
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About David Landis Williams at a glance

David Landis Williams is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business and international. Admitted to practice in New York (1984). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1982) and Tufts University (B.A., 1977). Active member of The Association of the Bar of The City of New York (Member, Committee on Inter-American Affairs) American Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Landis Williams is a lawyer practicing banking, international law, business
  • David received a B.A. degree from Tufts University in 1977, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • David practices at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

David Landis Williams's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Landis Williams 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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International 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 Landis Williams's law office located?
David Landis Williams's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Landis Williams handle?
David Landis Williams focuses on business, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David Landis Williams practiced law?
David Landis Williams has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did David Landis Williams go to law school?
David Landis Williams earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact David Landis Williams for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1982
B.A.
Tufts University
- 1977

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1984

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