Atty. James Ian Rapp

Atty. James Ian Rapp

James Ian Rapp is a lawyer practicing hedge funds, mergers and acquisitions, investor activism and 5 other areas of law. James received a A.B. degree from Duke University in 1994, and has been licensed for 27 years.

New York New York 27 Years Experience 27 year
Call (267) 876-4673

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About James Ian Rapp at a glance

James Ian Rapp is an Of Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Kleinberg, Kaplan, Wolff & Cohen, P.C.. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, employment contracts, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York (1999). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1998) and Duke University (A.B., 1994). Active member of New York State Bar Association New York County Lawyer's Association New York City Bar Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Ian Rapp is a lawyer practicing hedge funds, mergers and acquisitions, investor activism and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Duke University in 1994, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • James practices at Kleinberg, Kaplan, Wolff & Cohen, P.C. in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Ian Rapp's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Employment Contracts

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Consumer Protection

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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 James Ian Rapp

Where is James Ian Rapp's law office located?
James Ian Rapp's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Kleinberg, Kaplan, Wolff & Cohen, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Ian Rapp handle?
James Ian Rapp focuses on business, m&a, securities, employment contracts, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Ian Rapp practiced law?
James Ian Rapp has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did James Ian Rapp go to law school?
James Ian Rapp earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (A.B., 1994).
How can I contact James Ian Rapp for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 1998
A.B.
Duke University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1999

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