Atty. Ralph Peter Desanto

Atty. Ralph Peter Desanto

Ralph Peter Desanto is a lawyer practicing class actions, mass torts, and aggregated litigation, insurance and reinsurance. Ralph received a degree from Fordham, and has been licensed for 39 years.

New York New York 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Ralph Peter Desanto at a glance

Ralph Peter Desanto is a Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at O'Melveny & Myers LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on class action, product liability, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1987), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York (1987), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1999). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (JD, 1986) and Fordham St. John'S University B.A. (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ralph Peter Desanto is a lawyer practicing class actions, mass torts, and aggregated litigation, insurance and reinsurance
  • Ralph received a degree from Fordham, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Ralph practices at O'Melveny & Myers LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Ralph Peter Desanto's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ralph Peter Desanto handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Class Action

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Product Liability

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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 Ralph Peter Desanto

Where is Ralph Peter Desanto's law office located?
Ralph Peter Desanto's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is O'Melveny & Myers LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ralph Peter Desanto handle?
Ralph Peter Desanto focuses on class action, product liability, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Ralph Peter Desanto practiced law?
Ralph Peter Desanto has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Ralph Peter Desanto go to law school?
Ralph Peter Desanto earned their education at (JD, 1986); (—).
How can I contact Ralph Peter Desanto for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Fordham University School of Law
- 1986
Fordham St. John'S University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1999

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