Atty. Peter J Rooney

Atty. Peter J Rooney

Peter J Rooney is a lawyer practicing advertising, partnership, m&a and private equity and 3 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years.

New York New York 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter J Rooney at a glance

Peter J Rooney is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Delaware (1993) and New York (1994). Educated at University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 1992) and Amherst College (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter J Rooney is a lawyer practicing advertising, partnership, m&a and private equity and 3 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Peter practices at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Peter J Rooney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter J Rooney 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 Peter J Rooney

Where is Peter J Rooney's law office located?
Peter J Rooney's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter J Rooney handle?
Peter J Rooney focuses on business, m&a, securities, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Peter J Rooney practiced law?
Peter J Rooney has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Peter J Rooney go to law school?
Peter J Rooney earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Peter J Rooney for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania Law School
- 1992
B.A.
Amherst College
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Delaware
Admitted: 1993
New York
Admitted: 1994

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