Atty. David Seccomb Patterson

Atty. David Seccomb Patterson

David Seccomb Patterson is a lawyer practicing litigation, antitrust, trade regulation. David received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1957, and has been licensed for 64 years.

New York New York 64 yrs experience 64 year
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About David Seccomb Patterson at a glance

David Seccomb Patterson is a litigation attorney based in New York, New York. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Admitted to practice in New York (1962), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1963), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1965), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1970). Educated at Columbia Law School (LL.B., 1961) and Harvard University (A.B., 1957). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Seccomb Patterson is a lawyer practicing litigation, antitrust, trade regulation
  • David received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1957, and has been licensed for 64 years
  • David practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

David Seccomb Patterson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Seccomb Patterson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

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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

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Where is David Seccomb Patterson's law office located?
David Seccomb Patterson's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Seccomb Patterson handle?
David Seccomb Patterson focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David Seccomb Patterson practiced law?
David Seccomb Patterson has 64+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1962.
Where did David Seccomb Patterson go to law school?
David Seccomb Patterson earned their education at (LL.B., 1961); (A.B., 1957).
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Education

LL.B.
Columbia Law School
- 1961
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1957

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1962
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1963
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1965
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1970
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1998

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