Atty. Ryan Kirk Deford

Atty. Ryan Kirk Deford

Ryan Kirk Deford is a lawyer practicing transactions, banking, capital markets and 1 other area of law. Ryan received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1997, and has been licensed for 22 years.

New York New York 22 yrs experience 22 year
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About Ryan Kirk Deford at a glance

Ryan Kirk Deford is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in New York (2004). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 2003) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1997). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ryan Kirk Deford is a lawyer practicing transactions, banking, capital markets and 1 other area of law
  • Ryan received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1997, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Ryan practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in New York, NY

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Ryan Kirk Deford's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ryan Kirk Deford handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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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 Ryan Kirk Deford's law office located?
Ryan Kirk Deford's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Latham & Watkins LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ryan Kirk Deford handle?
Ryan Kirk Deford focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Ryan Kirk Deford practiced law?
Ryan Kirk Deford has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Ryan Kirk Deford go to law school?
Ryan Kirk Deford earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (A.B., 1997).
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 2003
A.B.
Dartmouth College
- 1997

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2004

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