Atty. Robert Youngs Pelgrift

Atty. Robert Youngs Pelgrift

Robert Youngs Pelgrift is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, capital markets, securities & investment fraud. Robert received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years.

New York New York 51 yrs experience 51 year
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About Robert Youngs Pelgrift at a glance

Robert Youngs Pelgrift is a Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on formation, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York (1975). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1974) and Princeton University (A.B. University, 1971). Active member of Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Robert Youngs Pelgrift is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, capital markets, securities & investment fraud
  • Robert received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Robert practices at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Youngs Pelgrift's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

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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 Robert Youngs Pelgrift's law office located?
Robert Youngs Pelgrift's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Youngs Pelgrift handle?
Robert Youngs Pelgrift focuses on formation, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Robert Youngs Pelgrift practiced law?
Robert Youngs Pelgrift has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Robert Youngs Pelgrift go to law school?
Robert Youngs Pelgrift earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (A.B. University, 1971).
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1974
A.B. University
Princeton University
- 1971

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1975

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