Atty. Mitchell A. Silk

Atty. Mitchell A. Silk

Mitchell A. Silk is a lawyer practicing banking law, oil & gas, finance and 1 other area of law.

New York New York 39 Years Experience 39 year
Call (347) 899-9689

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About Mitchell A. Silk at a glance

Mitchell A. Silk is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Allen & Overy LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1987), District of Columbia (1989), New York (1990), and Hong Kong (2000). Educated at University of Maryland School of Law J.D. (—) and Beijing University, Beijing, China Certificate of Advance Studies in Law Georgetown University B.S.F.S. Georgetown University cum laude (—). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mitchell A. Silk is a lawyer practicing banking law, oil & gas, finance and 1 other area of law
  • Mitchell received a degree from Beijing University, Beijing, China, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Mitchell practices at Allen & Overy LLP in New York, NY and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Mitchell A. Silk's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Mitchell A. Silk's law office located?
Mitchell A. Silk's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Allen & Overy LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mitchell A. Silk handle?
Mitchell A. Silk focuses on business, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Mitchell A. Silk practiced law?
Mitchell A. Silk has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
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Education

University of Maryland School of Law J.D.
- In Progress
Beijing University, Beijing, China Certificate of Advance Studies in Law Georgetown University B.S.F.S. Georgetown University cum laude
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1987
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1989
New York
Admitted: 1990
Hong Kong
Admitted: 2000

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