Atty. David Wolfe Rivkin

Atty. David Wolfe Rivkin

David Wolfe Rivkin is a lawyer practicing arbitration, contracts & agreements, litigation and 3 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years.

New York New York 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About David Wolfe Rivkin at a glance

David Wolfe Rivkin is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on contracts, class action, litigation, adr, and international. Admitted to practice in New York (1981). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 1980) and Yale University (B.A., 1977). Provides legal services in English. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Wolfe Rivkin is a lawyer practicing arbitration, contracts & agreements, litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • David practices at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP in New York, NY and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

David Wolfe Rivkin's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

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International Law

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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 Wolfe Rivkin

Where is David Wolfe Rivkin's law office located?
David Wolfe Rivkin'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 Wolfe Rivkin handle?
David Wolfe Rivkin focuses on contracts, class action, litigation, adr, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David Wolfe Rivkin practiced law?
David Wolfe Rivkin has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
What languages does David Wolfe Rivkin speak?
David Wolfe Rivkin provides legal services in English. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did David Wolfe Rivkin go to law school?
David Wolfe Rivkin earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact David Wolfe Rivkin for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
- 1980
B.A.
Yale University
- 1977

Languages

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1981

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