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.
Class Action & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 16+ Years Experience
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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
- 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
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Michael Kanatake's Areas of Legal Practice
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Business Formation in New York
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Class Action in New York
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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 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in New York Choose Michael Kanatake
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Kanatake's practice in the field of formation, class action, and securities.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Kanatake brings 16+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Jersey and New York, Michael Kanatake can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, class action, and securities, Michael Kanatake can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Michael Kanatake attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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