Atty. Matthew Jack Bacal

Atty. Matthew Jack Bacal

Matthew Jack Bacal is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, mergers & acquisitions, intellectual property and 1 other area of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from Princeton University in 2001, and has been licensed for 20 years.

New York New York 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Jack Bacal at a glance

Matthew Jack Bacal is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on formation, ip, m&a, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (2006). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D., 2005) and Princeton University (B.A. English, 2001). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Jack Bacal is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, mergers & acquisitions, intellectual property and 1 other area of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Princeton University in 2001, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Matthew practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Jack Bacal's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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 Matthew Jack Bacal

Where is Matthew Jack Bacal's law office located?
Matthew Jack Bacal'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 Matthew Jack Bacal handle?
Matthew Jack Bacal focuses on formation, ip, m&a, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Matthew Jack Bacal practiced law?
Matthew Jack Bacal has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Matthew Jack Bacal go to law school?
Matthew Jack Bacal earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A. English, 2001).
How can I contact Matthew Jack Bacal for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia Law School
- 2005
B.A. English
Princeton University
- 2001

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2006

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