Atty. David M. Rody

Atty. David M. Rody

David M. Rody is a lawyer practicing securities / investment fraud, appeals, complex commercial litigation and 15 other areas of law.

New York New York 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About David M. Rody at a glance

David M. Rody is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on business, white collar, securities, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1996), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (2002), New York (2011), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2011). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1995) and Brown University (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David M. Rody is a lawyer practicing securities / investment fraud, appeals, complex commercial litigation and 15 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1989, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • David practices at Sidley Austin LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

David M. Rody's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David M. Rody 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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White Collar Crimes

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David M. Rody

Where is David M. Rody's law office located?
David M. Rody's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David M. Rody handle?
David M. Rody focuses on business, white collar, securities, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David M. Rody practiced law?
David M. Rody has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did David M. Rody go to law school?
David M. Rody earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact David M. Rody for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1995
B.A.
Brown University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 2002
New York
Admitted: 2011
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2011
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2011

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