Atty. Michael David Rips

Atty. Michael David Rips

Michael David Rips is a lawyer practicing litigation, products liability, pharmaceutical & mass tort litigation. Michael received a degree from Oxford University, Oxford, England in 1979, and has been licensed for 40 years.

New York New York 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About Michael David Rips at a glance

Michael David Rips is a Special Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Steptoe LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on product liability and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1986). Educated at George Washington University School of Law (J.D., 1982) and Oxford University, Oxford, England (M. Lit., 1979). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael David Rips is a lawyer practicing litigation, products liability, pharmaceutical & mass tort litigation
  • Michael received a degree from Oxford University, Oxford, England in 1979, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Michael practices at Steptoe LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Michael David Rips's Areas of Practice

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

Product Liability

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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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Where is Michael David Rips's law office located?
Michael David Rips's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Steptoe LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael David Rips handle?
Michael David Rips focuses on product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael David Rips practiced law?
Michael David Rips has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Michael David Rips go to law school?
Michael David Rips earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (M. Lit., 1979).
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University School of Law
- 1982
M. Lit.
Oxford University, Oxford, England
- 1979

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1986

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