Atty. Jonathan Evan Cantor

Atty. Jonathan Evan Cantor

Jonathan Evan Cantor is a lawyer practicing tax, bankruptcy / debt, corporate / incorporation. Jonathan received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years.

New York New York 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About Jonathan Evan Cantor at a glance

Jonathan Evan Cantor is a Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on formation, bankruptcy, and tax. Admitted to practice in New York (1998). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1997) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jonathan Evan Cantor is a lawyer practicing tax, bankruptcy / debt, corporate / incorporation
  • Jonathan received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Jonathan practices at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan Evan Cantor's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan Evan Cantor handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Jonathan Evan Cantor's law office located?
Jonathan Evan Cantor's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan Evan Cantor handle?
Jonathan Evan Cantor focuses on formation, bankruptcy, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Jonathan Evan Cantor practiced law?
Jonathan Evan Cantor has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Jonathan Evan Cantor go to law school?
Jonathan Evan Cantor earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Jonathan Evan Cantor for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1997
B.A.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1994

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1998

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