Atty. Richard Capelouto

Atty. Richard Capelouto

Richard Capelouto is a lawyer practicing capital markets and securities, corporate, corporate governance and 1 other area of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from Rutgers College in 1983, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Capelouto at a glance

Richard Capelouto is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in New York (1989) and California (2000). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1986) and Rutgers College (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Capelouto is a lawyer practicing capital markets and securities, corporate, corporate governance and 1 other area of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Rutgers College in 1983, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Richard practices at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Capelouto's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Capelouto 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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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Palo Alto are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard Capelouto

Where is Richard Capelouto's law office located?
Richard Capelouto's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Capelouto handle?
Richard Capelouto focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Richard Capelouto practiced law?
Richard Capelouto has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Richard Capelouto go to law school?
Richard Capelouto earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Richard Capelouto for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1986
B.A.
Rutgers College
- 1983

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1989
California
Admitted: 2000

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