Atty. John Riche Ettinger

Atty. John Riche Ettinger

John Riche Ettinger is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, private equity. John received a A.B. degree from Yale University in 1973, and has been licensed for 47 years.

New York New York 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About John Riche Ettinger at a glance

John Riche Ettinger is a Senior Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in New York (1979). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D. Developments, 1978) and Yale University (A.B., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Riche Ettinger is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, private equity
  • John received a A.B. degree from Yale University in 1973, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • John practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John Riche Ettinger's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Riche Ettinger handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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 John Riche Ettinger's law office located?
John Riche Ettinger's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Riche Ettinger handle?
John Riche Ettinger focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Riche Ettinger practiced law?
John Riche Ettinger has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did John Riche Ettinger go to law school?
John Riche Ettinger earned their education at (J.D. Developments, 1978); (A.B., 1973).
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What awards or recognition has John Riche Ettinger received?
John Riche Ettinger's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Developments
Harvard Law School
- 1978
A.B.
Yale University
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1979

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