Atty. Michael Kanatake

Atty. Michael Kanatake

Michael Kanatake is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, class action, investment funds, advisers and derivatives. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Miami in 2007, and has been licensed for 16 years.

New York New York 16 Years Experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Kanatake at a glance

Michael Kanatake is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on formation, class action, and securities. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2010) and New York (2011). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 2010) and University of Miami (B.A., 2007). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Kanatake is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, class action, investment funds, advisers and derivatives
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Miami in 2007, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Michael practices at Sidley Austin LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Kanatake's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Class Action

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Securities Law

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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 venue, 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 Kanatake's law office located?
Michael Kanatake's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Kanatake handle?
Michael Kanatake focuses on formation, class action, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael Kanatake practiced law?
Michael Kanatake has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Michael Kanatake go to law school?
Michael Kanatake earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A., 2007).
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 2010
B.A.
University of Miami
- 2007

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2010
New York
Admitted: 2011

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