Atty. Kurt Jesse Berney

Atty. Kurt Jesse Berney

Kurt Jesse Berney is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, securities fraud, china practice and 4 other areas of law. Kurt received a degree from University of Arizona, Tucson AZ, and has been licensed for 37 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Kurt Jesse Berney at a glance

Kurt Jesse Berney is a Partner and Office Head, Shanghai Office based in San Francisco, California, practicing at O'Melveny & Myers LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and white collar. Admitted to practice in New York (1989) and California (1997). Educated at University of Arizona, Tucson AZ University of Texas school of law, Austin TX University of Arizona, Tucson (B.S., 1983). Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Kurt Jesse Berney is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, securities fraud, china practice and 4 other areas of law
  • Kurt received a degree from University of Arizona, Tucson AZ, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Kurt practices at O'Melveny & Myers LLP in San Francisco, CA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Kurt Jesse Berney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kurt Jesse Berney 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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White Collar Crimes

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Kurt Jesse Berney's law office located?
Kurt Jesse Berney's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is O'Melveny & Myers LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kurt Jesse Berney handle?
Kurt Jesse Berney focuses on business, m&a, white collar. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Kurt Jesse Berney practiced law?
Kurt Jesse Berney has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Kurt Jesse Berney go to law school?
Kurt Jesse Berney earned their education at (B.S., 1983).
How can I contact Kurt Jesse Berney for a consultation?
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Education

B.S.
University of Arizona, Tucson AZ University of Texas school of law, Austin TX University of Arizona, Tucson
- 1983

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1989
California
Admitted: 1997

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