Atty. Laurel FitzPatrick
Laurel FitzPatrick is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law. Laurel, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2009.
Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law Attorney · Serving New York, NY
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About Laurel FitzPatrick at a Glance
Laurel FitzPatrick is an attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Ropes & Gray LLP. Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1991). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Derivatives and Futures Law (2026). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Laurel FitzPatrick
- Laurel FitzPatrick is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
- Laurel, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2009
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Laurel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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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.
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Why Clients in New York Choose Laurel FitzPatrick
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 Laurel FitzPatrick's practice.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Laurel FitzPatrick attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Transparent Client Communication
Clients consistently note that understanding what is happening in their case — and why — is as important as the outcome itself. Laurel FitzPatrick maintains clear, timely communication throughout every matter.
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