Atty. Richard Jay Birns

Atty. Richard Jay Birns

Richard Jay Birns is a lawyer practicing commercial, banking, securities offerings and 3 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years.

New York New York 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About Richard Jay Birns at a glance

Richard Jay Birns is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in New York (1998). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D., 1997) and Georgetown University (B.A. History, 1994). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard Jay Birns is a lawyer practicing commercial, banking, securities offerings and 3 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Richard practices at Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Jay Birns's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Jay Birns 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 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

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Where is Richard Jay Birns's law office located?
Richard Jay Birns's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Jay Birns handle?
Richard Jay Birns focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Richard Jay Birns practiced law?
Richard Jay Birns has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Richard Jay Birns go to law school?
Richard Jay Birns earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A. History, 1994).
How can I contact Richard Jay Birns for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia Law School
- 1997
B.A. History
Georgetown University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1998

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