Atty. Gerald Allen Ford

Atty. Gerald Allen Ford

Gerald Allen Ford is a lawyer practicing litigation. Gerald received a B.A. degree from Randolph-Macon College in 1970, and has been licensed for 44 years.

New York New York 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About Gerald Allen Ford at a glance

Gerald Allen Ford is a Senior Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1982). Educated at University of San Francisco (J.D., 1976) and Randolph-Macon College (B.A., 1970). Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Gerald Allen Ford is a lawyer practicing litigation
  • Gerald received a B.A. degree from Randolph-Macon College in 1970, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Gerald practices at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Gerald Allen Ford's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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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Where is Gerald Allen Ford's law office located?
Gerald Allen Ford's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gerald Allen Ford handle?
Gerald Allen Ford focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Gerald Allen Ford practiced law?
Gerald Allen Ford has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Gerald Allen Ford go to law school?
Gerald Allen Ford earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1970).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco
- 1976
B.A.
Randolph-Macon College
- 1970

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1982

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