Atty. Katherine Swan

Atty. Katherine Swan

Katherine Swan is a lawyer practicing litigation, bankruptcy & debt. Katherine received a B.A. degree from College of William & Mary in 2005, and has been licensed for 17 years.

New York New York 17 yrs experience 17 year
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About Katherine Swan at a glance

Katherine Swan is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (2009) and District of Columbia (2014). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2008) and College of William & Mary (B.A. English, 2005). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Katherine Swan is a lawyer practicing litigation, bankruptcy & debt
  • Katherine received a B.A. degree from College of William & Mary in 2005, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Katherine practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Katherine Swan's Areas of Practice

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

Bankruptcy & Debt

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Civil Litigation

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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

Common questions about Katherine Swan

Where is Katherine Swan's law office located?
Katherine Swan'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 Katherine Swan handle?
Katherine Swan focuses on bankruptcy, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Katherine Swan practiced law?
Katherine Swan has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Katherine Swan go to law school?
Katherine Swan earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A. English, 2005).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2008
B.A. English
College of William & Mary
- 2005

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2009
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2014

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