Atty. Heather Abigail Behrend

Atty. Heather Abigail Behrend

Heather Abigail Behrend is a lawyer practicing tax. Heather received a B.A. degree from St.

New York New York 14 yrs experience 14 year
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Heather Abigail Behrend is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on tax. Admitted to practice in New York (2012). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D., 2011) and St. John's College, Annapolis (B.A. Philosophy, 2001). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Heather Abigail Behrend is a lawyer practicing tax
  • Heather received a B.A. degree from St. John's College, Annapolis in 2001, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • Heather practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York, NY

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Tax Law

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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 Heather Abigail Behrend's law office located?
Heather Abigail Behrend's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Heather Abigail Behrend focuses on tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Heather Abigail Behrend practiced law?
Heather Abigail Behrend has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
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Heather Abigail Behrend earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (B.A. Philosophy, 2001).
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Practice Areas

Tax

Education

J.D.
Columbia Law School
- 2011
B.A. Philosophy
St. John's College, Annapolis
- 2001

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2012

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