Atty. David William Runtz

Atty. David William Runtz

David William Runtz is a lawyer practicing litigation, defective and dangerous products. David received a B.A. degree from University of Cincinnati in 1975, and has been licensed for 35 years.

New York New York 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About David William Runtz at a glance

David William Runtz is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on product liability and litigation. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1991) and New York (1992). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1991) and University of Cincinnati (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David William Runtz is a lawyer practicing litigation, defective and dangerous products
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Cincinnati in 1975, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • David practices at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

David William Runtz's Areas of Practice

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

Product Liability

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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 William Runtz's law office located?
David William Runtz's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David William Runtz handle?
David William Runtz focuses on product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David William Runtz practiced law?
David William Runtz has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did David William Runtz go to law school?
David William Runtz earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1975).
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1991
B.A.
University of Cincinnati
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1991
New York
Admitted: 1992

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