Atty. David S. Bakst
David S. Bakst is a lawyer practicing banking & finance, emerging markets, social finance and 18 other areas of law.
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David S. Bakst is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Mayer Brown LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on employment, business, bankruptcy, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in New York (1997) and Massachusetts (1997). Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 1996) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1993). Active member of Activities New York State Bar Association New York City Bar Committee on Securities Regulation. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David S. Bakst is a lawyer practicing banking & finance, emerging markets, social finance and 18 other areas of law
- David S. received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
- David S. practices at Mayer Brown LLP in New York, NY
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David S. Bakst's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David S. Bakst handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
David S. Bakst is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David S. Bakst is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
David S. Bakst is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in New York →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
David S. Bakst is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in New York →
David S. Bakst is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in New York →
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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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