Atty. Neil J. Barr

Atty. Neil J. Barr

Neil J. Barr is a lawyer practicing tax, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and 1 other area of law.

New York New York 25 yrs experience 25 year
Call (332) 267-2704 Book Appointment

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About Neil J. Barr at a glance

Neil J. Barr is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on business, tax, m&a, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (2001). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D. Order, 2000) and University of Virginia (B.S. Finance, 1997). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Neil J. Barr is a lawyer practicing tax, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and 1 other area of law
  • Neil received a B.S. degree from University of Virginia in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Neil practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Neil J. Barr's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Neil J. Barr 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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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Appellate Practice

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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 Neil J. Barr

Where is Neil J. Barr's law office located?
Neil J. Barr'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 Neil J. Barr handle?
Neil J. Barr focuses on business, tax, m&a, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Neil J. Barr practiced law?
Neil J. Barr has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Neil J. Barr go to law school?
Neil J. Barr earned their education at (J.D. Order, 2000); (B.S. Finance, 1997).
How can I contact Neil J. Barr for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Order
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2000
B.S. Finance
University of Virginia
- 1997

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2001

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