Atty. Derek Morris Winokur

Atty. Derek Morris Winokur

Derek Morris Winokur is a lawyer practicing securities / investment fraud, corporate, mergers and acquisitions and 3 other areas of law. Derek received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1991, and has been licensed for 28 years.

New York New York 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About Derek Morris Winokur at a glance

Derek Morris Winokur is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Dechert LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, consumer, and health care. Admitted to practice in New York (1998). Educated at University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 1997) and Cornell University (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Derek Morris Winokur is a lawyer practicing securities / investment fraud, corporate, mergers and acquisitions and 3 other areas of law
  • Derek received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1991, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Derek practices at Dechert LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Morris Winokur's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Morris Winokur 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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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

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Health Care Law

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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

Common questions about Derek Morris Winokur

Where is Derek Morris Winokur's law office located?
Derek Morris Winokur's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Dechert LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Morris Winokur handle?
Derek Morris Winokur focuses on business, m&a, securities, consumer, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Derek Morris Winokur practiced law?
Derek Morris Winokur has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Derek Morris Winokur go to law school?
Derek Morris Winokur earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Derek Morris Winokur for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania Law School
- 1997
B.A.
Cornell University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1998

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