Atty. Michael Stuart Farber

Atty. Michael Stuart Farber

Michael Stuart Farber is a lawyer practicing tax, trading and markets. Michael received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years.

New York New York 32 Years Experience 32 year
Call (904) 850-9533

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About Michael Stuart Farber at a glance

Michael Stuart Farber is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on tax. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1994) and New York (1995). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D., 1994) and Rutgers University (B.A., 1991). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Stuart Farber is a lawyer practicing tax, trading and markets
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Michael practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY

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Michael Stuart Farber's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

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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.

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Where is Michael Stuart Farber's law office located?
Michael Stuart Farber'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.
What practice areas does Michael Stuart Farber handle?
Michael Stuart Farber focuses on tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael Stuart Farber practiced law?
Michael Stuart Farber has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Michael Stuart Farber go to law school?
Michael Stuart Farber earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
George Washington University Law School
- 1994
B.A.
Rutgers University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1994
New York
Admitted: 1995

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