Atty. Michael James Segal

Atty. Michael James Segal

Michael James Segal is a lawyer practicing executive compensation. Michael received a B.S. degree from Ohio State University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years.

New York New York 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About Michael James Segal at a glance

Michael James Segal is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on employment contracts. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1983) and New York (1986). Educated at Ohio State University (J.D., 1983) and Ohio State University (B.S., 1980). Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York American Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael James Segal is a lawyer practicing executive compensation
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from Ohio State University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Michael practices at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz in New York, NY

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Michael James Segal's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Contracts

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Where is Michael James Segal's law office located?
Michael James Segal's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael James Segal handle?
Michael James Segal focuses on employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael James Segal practiced law?
Michael James Segal has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Michael James Segal go to law school?
Michael James Segal earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S., 1980).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Ohio State University
- 1983
B.S.
Ohio State University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1983
New York
Admitted: 1986

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