Atty. John Alan Bick
John Alan Bick is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, securities and general corporate law, private equity. John received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years.
Mergers and Acquisitions, Securities and General Corporate Law & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 42+ Years Experience
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About John Alan Bick at a Glance
John Alan Bick is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in New York (1984). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D., 1983) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1980). Active member of New York State Bar Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John Alan Bick
- John Alan Bick is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, securities and general corporate law, private equity
- John received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
- John practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY
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John Alan Bick's Areas of Legal Practice
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Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in New York
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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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose John Alan Bick
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John Alan Bick's practice in the field of business and m&a.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John Alan Bick brings 42+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and m&a, John Alan Bick can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means John Alan Bick attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues John Alan Bick Handles in New York
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