Atty. Scott Kenneth Charles

Atty. Scott Kenneth Charles

Scott Kenneth Charles is a lawyer practicing restructuring and finance, mergers & acquisitions, commercial and 1 other area of law. Scott received a B.S. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.

New York New York 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Scott Kenneth Charles at a glance

Scott Kenneth Charles is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, and m&a. Admitted to practice in New York (1985). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1984) and University of Pennsylvania (B.S. Econ., 1981). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Scott Kenneth Charles is a lawyer practicing restructuring and finance, mergers & acquisitions, commercial and 1 other area of law
  • Scott received a B.S. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Scott practices at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Kenneth Charles's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott Kenneth Charles handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

Common questions about Scott Kenneth Charles

Where is Scott Kenneth Charles's law office located?
Scott Kenneth Charles's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Kenneth Charles handle?
Scott Kenneth Charles focuses on business, bankruptcy, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Scott Kenneth Charles practiced law?
Scott Kenneth Charles has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Scott Kenneth Charles go to law school?
Scott Kenneth Charles earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S. Econ., 1981).
How can I contact Scott Kenneth Charles for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1984
B.S. Econ.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1981

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1985

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