Atty. David S. Allinson

Atty. David S. Allinson

David S. Allinson is a lawyer practicing entertainment, communications & media, mergers & acquisitions and 1 other area of law.

New York New York 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About David S. Allinson at a glance

David S. Allinson is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (1997). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1995) and Colgate University (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David S. Allinson is a lawyer practicing entertainment, communications & media, mergers & acquisitions and 1 other area of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • David practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

David S. Allinson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David S. Allinson 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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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 S. Allinson

Where is David S. Allinson's law office located?
David S. Allinson's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Latham & Watkins LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David S. Allinson handle?
David S. Allinson focuses on business, m&a, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David S. Allinson practiced law?
David S. Allinson has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did David S. Allinson go to law school?
David S. Allinson earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact David S. Allinson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York University School of Law
- 1995
B.A.
Colgate University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1997

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