Atty. Robert A. Atkins

Atty. Robert A. Atkins

Robert A. Atkins is a lawyer practicing copyright, trademark, false advertising and 6 other areas of law.

New York New York 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert A. Atkins at a glance

Robert A. Atkins is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton And Garrison Llp. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, business, class action, and product liability. Admitted to practice in New York (1988), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1993), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1993), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Third and Eleventh Circuits (1995). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1987) and Columbia University (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert A. Atkins is a lawyer practicing copyright, trademark, false advertising and 6 other areas of law
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1982, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Robert practices at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Robert A. Atkins's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert A. Atkins handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Class Action

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Product Liability

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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 Robert A. Atkins

Where is Robert A. Atkins's law office located?
Robert A. Atkins'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 Robert A. Atkins handle?
Robert A. Atkins focuses on trademark, copyright, business, class action, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Robert A. Atkins practiced law?
Robert A. Atkins has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Robert A. Atkins go to law school?
Robert A. Atkins earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Robert A. Atkins for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York University
- 1987
B.A.
Columbia University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Third and Eleventh Circuits
Admitted: 1995

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