Atty. David Michael Ruff

Atty. David Michael Ruff

David Michael Ruff is a lawyer practicing venture capital, corporate, mergers and acquisitions. David received a B.A. degree from Davidson College in 2004, and has been licensed for 17 years.

New York New York 17 Years Experience 17 year
Call (646) 693-5663

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About David Michael Ruff at a glance

David Michael Ruff is a Managing Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in New York (2009) and North Carolina (2014). Educated at University of North Carolina (J.D., 2008) and Davidson College (B.A. Political, 2004). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Michael Ruff is a lawyer practicing venture capital, corporate, mergers and acquisitions
  • David received a B.A. degree from Davidson College in 2004, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • David practices at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

David Michael Ruff's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Michael Ruff 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

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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 venue, 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 Michael Ruff's law office located?
David Michael Ruff's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Michael Ruff handle?
David Michael Ruff focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David Michael Ruff practiced law?
David Michael Ruff has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did David Michael Ruff go to law school?
David Michael Ruff earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A. Political, 2004).
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Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina
- 2008
B.A. Political
Davidson College
- 2004

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2009
North Carolina
Admitted: 2014

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