Atty. Nicholas Rapier Brown

Atty. Nicholas Rapier Brown

Nicholas Rapier Brown is a lawyer practicing venture capital, securities & investment fraud, investment funds, advisers and derivatives and 7 other areas of law. Nicholas received a B.S. degree from University of Kentucky in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.

New York New York 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About Nicholas Rapier Brown at a glance

Nicholas Rapier Brown is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, tax, m&a, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1991) and New York (1993). Educated at New York University (LL.M. Taxation, 1992) and University of Kentucky (B.S., 1988). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Nicholas Rapier Brown is a lawyer practicing venture capital, securities & investment fraud, investment funds, advisers and derivatives and 7 other areas of law
  • Nicholas received a B.S. degree from University of Kentucky in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Nicholas practices at Sidley Austin LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Nicholas Rapier Brown's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nicholas Rapier Brown 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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Securities Law

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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 Nicholas Rapier Brown

Where is Nicholas Rapier Brown's law office located?
Nicholas Rapier Brown's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nicholas Rapier Brown handle?
Nicholas Rapier Brown focuses on business, tax, m&a, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Nicholas Rapier Brown practiced law?
Nicholas Rapier Brown has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Nicholas Rapier Brown go to law school?
Nicholas Rapier Brown earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 1992); (B.S., 1988).
How can I contact Nicholas Rapier Brown for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Taxation
New York University
- 1992
B.S.
University of Kentucky
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1991
New York
Admitted: 1993

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