Atty. Richard K. Kim

Atty. Richard K. Kim

Richard K. Kim is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, regulatory law, banks and banking.

New York New York 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About Richard K. Kim at a glance

Richard K. Kim is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1989) and New York (2002). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D., 1986) and Stanford University (A.B., 1983). Active member of Chair, Mergers and Acquisitions on Banking Law Committee, The Association of the Bar of the City of New York American Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard K. Kim is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, regulatory law, banks and banking
  • Richard K. received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1983, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Richard K. practices at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Richard K. Kim's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard K. Kim 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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Jurisdictional Context

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

J.D.
Columbia Law School
- 1986
A.B.
Stanford University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1989
New York
Admitted: 2002

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