Atty. Nicholas Fleming Potter

Atty. Nicholas Fleming Potter

Nicholas Fleming Potter is a lawyer practicing insurance & financial institutions, insurance transactional, mergers & acquisitions and 2 other areas of law. Nicholas received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years.

New York New York 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Nicholas Fleming Potter at a glance

Nicholas Fleming Potter is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on m&a, securities, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1989). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1988) and Harvard University (A.B., 1985). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Nicholas Fleming Potter is a lawyer practicing insurance & financial institutions, insurance transactional, mergers & acquisitions and 2 other areas of law
  • Nicholas received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Nicholas practices at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Nicholas Fleming Potter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nicholas Fleming Potter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Insurance Law

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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 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 Nicholas Fleming Potter

Where is Nicholas Fleming Potter's law office located?
Nicholas Fleming Potter's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nicholas Fleming Potter handle?
Nicholas Fleming Potter focuses on m&a, securities, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Nicholas Fleming Potter practiced law?
Nicholas Fleming Potter has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Nicholas Fleming Potter go to law school?
Nicholas Fleming Potter earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (A.B., 1985).
How can I contact Nicholas Fleming Potter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1988
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1985

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1989

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