Atty. Dwayne Anthony Shivnarain

Atty. Dwayne Anthony Shivnarain

Dwayne Anthony Shivnarain is a lawyer. Dwayne received a B.A. degree from Occidental College in 1995, and has been licensed for 25 years.

New York New York 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Dwayne Anthony Shivnarain is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in New York (2001). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 2000) and Occidental College (B.A., 1995). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Dwayne Anthony Shivnarain is a lawyer
  • Dwayne received a B.A. degree from Occidental College in 1995, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Dwayne practices at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in New York, NY

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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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Dwayne Anthony Shivnarain's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Dwayne Anthony Shivnarain has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University
- 2000
B.A.
Occidental College
- 1995

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2001

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