Atty. Michael Walter Dark

Atty. Michael Walter Dark

Michael Walter Dark is a lawyer practicing securities litigation, corporate governance & shareholder rights litigation, mergers & acquisitions litigation and 4 other areas of law. Michael received a degree from University of Sydney in 2001, and has been licensed for 31 years.

New York New York 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Walter Dark at a glance

Michael Walter Dark is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Labaton Sucharow LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in California (1995), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1998), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (2002), and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (2005). Educated at University of Sydney (Master, 2001) and University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1995). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Walter Dark is a lawyer practicing securities litigation, corporate governance & shareholder rights litigation, mergers & acquisitions litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Michael received a degree from University of Sydney in 2001, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Michael practices at Labaton Sucharow LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Walter Dark's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 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 Walter Dark

Where is Michael Walter Dark's law office located?
Michael Walter Dark's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Labaton Sucharow LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Walter Dark handle?
Michael Walter Dark focuses on business, m&a, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael Walter Dark practiced law?
Michael Walter Dark has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Michael Walter Dark go to law school?
Michael Walter Dark earned their education at (Master, 2001); (J.D., 1995).
How can I contact Michael Walter Dark for a consultation?
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Education

Master
University of Sydney
- 2001
J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 1995

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 2005
New York
Admitted: 2006
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2007
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 2008
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 2009
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 2013
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 2017

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