Atty. Derrick Dorrell Cephas
Derrick Dorrell Cephas is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, securities & investment fraud, bankruptcy & debt and 1 other area of law. Derrick received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years.
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Derrick Dorrell Cephas is a Corporate Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on formation, bankruptcy, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York (1980). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1979) and Harvard University (A.B., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Derrick Dorrell Cephas is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, securities & investment fraud, bankruptcy & debt and 1 other area of law
- Derrick received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Derrick practices at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP in New York, NY
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