Atty. Richard Borisoff

Atty. Richard Borisoff

Mr. Richard Borisoff is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, corporate, capital markets & securities and 2 other areas of law.

New York New York 55 yrs experience 55 year
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About Richard Borisoff at a glance

Richard Borisoff is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton And Garrison Llp. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York (1971), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1975), and District of Columbia (1982). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1970) and University of Pennsylvania (A.B., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York The District of Columbia Bar American Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Richard Borisoff is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, corporate, capital markets & securities and 2 other areas of law
  • Richard received a A.B. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Richard practices at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Borisoff's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Borisoff 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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Consumer Protection

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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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Common questions about Richard Borisoff

Where is Richard Borisoff's law office located?
Richard Borisoff's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton And Garrison Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Borisoff handle?
Richard Borisoff focuses on business, m&a, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Richard Borisoff practiced law?
Richard Borisoff has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Richard Borisoff go to law school?
Richard Borisoff earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (A.B., 1967).
How can I contact Richard Borisoff for a consultation?
You can contact Richard Borisoff directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Richard Borisoff received?
Richard Borisoff's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1970
A.B.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1975
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1982

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