Atty. Michael J. Rishty

Atty. Michael J. Rishty

Michael J. Rishty is a lawyer practicing real estate.

New York New York 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Michael J. Rishty is a Partner based in New York, New York, practforg at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They haand 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in New York (2002). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2001) and Princeton University (A.B. Economics, 1998). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael J. Rishty is a lawyer practicing real estate
  • Michael received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Michael practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY

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Practforg law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Michael J. Rishty'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.
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Michael J. Rishty has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
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Michael J. Rishty earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (A.B. Economics, 1998).
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 2001
A.B. Economics
Princeton University
- 1998

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2002

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