Atty. Joshua S Shames

Atty. Joshua S Shames

Joshua S Shames is a lawyer practicing corporate law, securities. Joshua received a A.B. degree from Hamilton College in 1997, and has been licensed for 21 years.

New York New York 21 yrs experience 21 year
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About Joshua S Shames at a glance

Joshua S Shames is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on business and securities. Admitted to practice in New York (2005). Educated at Cornell University Law School (J.D., 2002) and Hamilton College (A.B., 1997). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Joshua S Shames is a lawyer practicing corporate law, securities
  • Joshua received a A.B. degree from Hamilton College in 1997, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Joshua practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Joshua S Shames's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joshua S Shames 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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Securities 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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Where is Joshua S Shames's law office located?
Joshua S Shames's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joshua S Shames handle?
Joshua S Shames focuses on business, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Joshua S Shames practiced law?
Joshua S Shames has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Joshua S Shames go to law school?
Joshua S Shames earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (A.B., 1997).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Cornell University Law School
- 2002
A.B.
Hamilton College
- 1997

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2005

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