Atty. David M. Geffen

Atty. David M. Geffen

David M. Geffen is a lawyer practicing litigation, advertising, securities / investment fraud and 10 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About David M. Geffen at a glance

David M. Geffen is a Counsel based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Dechert LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1987). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1987) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (S.B., 1984). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David M. Geffen is a lawyer practicing litigation, advertising, securities / investment fraud and 10 other areas of law
  • David received a S.B. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • David practices at Dechert LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

David M. Geffen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David M. Geffen 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

David M. Geffen is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Massachusetts →

Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David M. Geffen is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

David M. Geffen is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David M. Geffen

Where is David M. Geffen's law office located?
David M. Geffen's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Dechert LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David M. Geffen handle?
David M. Geffen focuses on business, m&a, securities, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has David M. Geffen practiced law?
David M. Geffen has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did David M. Geffen go to law school?
David M. Geffen earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (S.B., 1984).
How can I contact David M. Geffen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1987
S.B.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1987

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