Atty. Samuel Macfarlane Duncan

Atty. Samuel Macfarlane Duncan

Samuel Macfarlane Duncan is a lawyer practicing corporate / incorporation, entertainment, bankruptcy / chapter 11. Samuel received a B.A. degree from Wesleyan University, and has been licensed for 16 years.

New York New York 16 yrs experience 16 year
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About Samuel Macfarlane Duncan at a glance

Samuel Macfarlane Duncan is a Law Clerk based in New York, New York, practicing at Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton And Garrison Llp. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on formation, bankruptcy, chapter 11, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (2010). Educated at University of Michigan Law School J.D. magna cum laude (—) and Wesleyan University B.A. with honors (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Samuel Macfarlane Duncan is a lawyer practicing corporate / incorporation, entertainment, bankruptcy / chapter 11
  • Samuel received a B.A. degree from Wesleyan University, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Samuel practices at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Samuel Macfarlane Duncan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Samuel Macfarlane Duncan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

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Entertainment & Sports 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 Samuel Macfarlane Duncan's law office located?
Samuel Macfarlane Duncan'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 Samuel Macfarlane Duncan handle?
Samuel Macfarlane Duncan focuses on formation, bankruptcy, chapter 11, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Samuel Macfarlane Duncan practiced law?
Samuel Macfarlane Duncan has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
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Education

University of Michigan Law School J.D. magna cum laude
- In Progress
Wesleyan University B.A. with honors
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2010

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