Atty. Devika Persaud

Atty. Devika Persaud

Devika Persaud is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, securities litigation, structured finance and derivatives litigation and 4 other areas of law. Devika received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 2009, and has been licensed for 14 years.

New York New York 14 Years Experience 14 year
Call (332) 209-5396

Profile Summary

About Devika Persaud at a glance

Devika Persaud is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Wollmuth Maher & Deutsch LLP. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on employment, business, bankruptcy, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2012), New York (2013), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2013), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2013). Educated at University of Michigan Law School at Ann Arbor (J.D., 2012) and University of Chicago (B.A., 2009). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Devika Persaud is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, securities litigation, structured finance and derivatives litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Devika received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 2009, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • Devika practices at Wollmuth Maher & Deutsch LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Devika Persaud's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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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 venue, 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 Devika Persaud

Where is Devika Persaud's law office located?
Devika Persaud's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Wollmuth Maher & Deutsch LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Devika Persaud handle?
Devika Persaud focuses on employment, business, bankruptcy, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Devika Persaud practiced law?
Devika Persaud has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Devika Persaud go to law school?
Devika Persaud earned their education at (J.D., 2012); (B.A., 2009).
How can I contact Devika Persaud for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School at Ann Arbor
- 2012
B.A.
University of Chicago
- 2009

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2012
New York
Admitted: 2013
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2013
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2013

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