Atty. Robert Jay Gavigan

Atty. Robert Jay Gavigan

Robert Jay Gavigan is a lawyer. Robert received a B.S. degree from Michigan State University in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years.

New York New York 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About Robert Jay Gavigan at a glance

Robert Jay Gavigan is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Clifford Chance LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in New York (1995). Educated at Northwestern University School (J.D., 1994) and Michigan State University (B.S., 1991). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Robert Jay Gavigan is a lawyer
  • Robert received a B.S. degree from Michigan State University in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Robert practices at Clifford Chance LLP in New York, NY

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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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Where is Robert Jay Gavigan's law office located?
Robert Jay Gavigan's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Clifford Chance LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Robert Jay Gavigan has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
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Robert Jay Gavigan earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S., 1991).
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School
- 1994
B.S.
Michigan State University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1995

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