Atty. Jonathan M. Clark
Jonathan M. Clark is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, capital markets.
Capital Markets & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 61+ Years Experience
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About Jonathan M. Clark at a Glance
Jonathan M. Clark is a Senior Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on formation. Admitted to practice in New York (1965). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (LL.B., 1964) and Yale College (B.A., 1959). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York (Committee on Securities Regulation, 1980-1982) New York State and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jonathan M. Clark
- Jonathan M. Clark is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, capital markets
- Jonathan received a B.A. degree from Yale College in 1959, and has been licensed for 61 years
- Jonathan practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY
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Business Formation 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in New York Choose Jonathan M. Clark
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 Jonathan M. Clark's practice in the field of formation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jonathan M. Clark brings 61+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Formation Practice
Concentrating on formation means Jonathan M. Clark's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Jonathan M. Clark 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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