Atty. Joseph Rinaldi

Atty. Joseph Rinaldi

Joseph Rinaldi is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, private equity and 3 other areas of law. Joseph received a B.A. degree from University of Sydney in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years.

New York New York 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Joseph Rinaldi at a glance

Joseph Rinaldi is a Senior Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, tax, m&a, civil rights, and international. Admitted to practice in New York (1985). Educated at Sydney Law School (LL.B., 1981) and University of Sydney (B.A., 1979). Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph Rinaldi is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, private equity and 3 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a B.A. degree from University of Sydney in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Joseph practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Rinaldi's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Tax Law

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Civil Rights

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International Law

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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 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 Joseph Rinaldi's law office located?
Joseph Rinaldi'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 Joseph Rinaldi handle?
Joseph Rinaldi focuses on business, tax, m&a, civil rights, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Joseph Rinaldi practiced law?
Joseph Rinaldi has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Joseph Rinaldi go to law school?
Joseph Rinaldi earned their education at (LL.B., 1981); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Joseph Rinaldi for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
Sydney Law School
- 1981
B.A.
University of Sydney
- 1979

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1985

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