Atty. Scott Michael Desmond

Atty. Scott Michael Desmond

Scott Michael Desmond is a lawyer practicing securities offerings, banking, commercial and 3 other areas of law. Scott received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years.

New York New York 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About Scott Michael Desmond at a glance

Scott Michael Desmond is an Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Dorsey & Whitney LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, and internet. Admitted to practice in New York (1983). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1982) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1978). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Scott Michael Desmond is a lawyer practicing securities offerings, banking, commercial and 3 other areas of law
  • Scott received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Scott practices at Dorsey & Whitney LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Michael Desmond's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott Michael Desmond 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Internet & Cyber Law

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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 Michael Desmond

Where is Scott Michael Desmond's law office located?
Scott Michael Desmond's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Dorsey & Whitney LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Michael Desmond handle?
Scott Michael Desmond focuses on business, m&a, securities, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Scott Michael Desmond practiced law?
Scott Michael Desmond has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Scott Michael Desmond go to law school?
Scott Michael Desmond earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (A.B., 1978).
How can I contact Scott Michael Desmond for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1982
A.B.
Dartmouth College
- 1978

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1983

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