Atty. Russell L. Leaf

Atty. Russell L. Leaf

Russell L. Leaf is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, financial markets and services.

New York New York 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Russell L. Leaf at a glance

Russell L. Leaf is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on formation. Admitted to practice in New York (2001). Educated at St. John's University School of Law (J.D., 2000) and University of Maryland at College Park (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Russell L. Leaf is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, financial markets and services
  • Russell received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland at College Park in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Russell practices at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Russell L. Leaf's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Russell L. Leaf handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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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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Where is Russell L. Leaf's law office located?
Russell L. Leaf's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Russell L. Leaf handle?
Russell L. Leaf focuses on formation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Russell L. Leaf practiced law?
Russell L. Leaf has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Russell L. Leaf go to law school?
Russell L. Leaf earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact Russell L. Leaf for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
St. John's University School of Law
- 2000
B.A.
University of Maryland at College Park
- 1997

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2001

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