Atty. Michael James Adler

Atty. Michael James Adler

Michael James Adler is a lawyer practicing mergers / acquisitions, bankruptcy / debt, debt / lending agreements and 5 other areas of law. Michael received a M.P.A. degree from George Washington University in 2004, and has been licensed for 16 years.

New York New York 16 yrs experience 16 year
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About Michael James Adler at a glance

Michael James Adler is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, and m&a. Admitted to practice in New York (2010) and District of Columbia (2010). Educated at Vanderbilt University Law School (J.D., 2009) and George Washington University (M.P.A. National, 2004). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael James Adler is a lawyer practicing mergers / acquisitions, bankruptcy / debt, debt / lending agreements and 5 other areas of law
  • Michael received a M.P.A. degree from George Washington University in 2004, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Michael practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Michael James Adler's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael James Adler 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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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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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 Michael James Adler

Where is Michael James Adler's law office located?
Michael James Adler's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael James Adler handle?
Michael James Adler focuses on business, bankruptcy, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael James Adler practiced law?
Michael James Adler has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Michael James Adler go to law school?
Michael James Adler earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (M.P.A. National, 2004).
How can I contact Michael James Adler for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University Law School
- 2009
M.P.A. National
George Washington University
- 2004

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2010
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2010

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