Atty. James E. Abbott
James E. Abbott is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, business transactions - m&a/private equity, corporate finance and 3 other areas of law.
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James E. Abbott is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Seward And Kissel Llp. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in New York (1985). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1984) and Colgate University (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James E. Abbott is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, business transactions - m&a/private equity, corporate finance and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
- James practices at Seward & Kissel LLP in New York, NY
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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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