Atty. Sean Chao

Atty. Sean Chao

Sean Chao is a lawyer practicing corporate, appeals, financial restructuring and 1 other area of law. Sean received a B.S. degree from Columbia University in 1999, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Stamford Stamford 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Sean Chao at a glance

Sean Chao is a business, m&a, and appellate attorney based in Stamford, Connecticut. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in New York (2007), U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit (2007), District of Columbia (2007), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2010). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 2006) and Columbia University (B.S., 1999). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Stamford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sean Chao is a lawyer practicing corporate, appeals, financial restructuring and 1 other area of law
  • Sean received a B.S. degree from Columbia University in 1999, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Sean practices in Stamford, CT

Practice Areas Explained

Sean Chao's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sean Chao 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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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Sean Chao is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Connecticut →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Stamford are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut 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 Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sean Chao

Where is Sean Chao's law office located?
Sean Chao's law practice is located in Stamford, Connecticut. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sean Chao handle?
Sean Chao focuses on business, m&a, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Sean Chao practiced law?
Sean Chao has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Sean Chao go to law school?
Sean Chao earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.S., 1999).
How can I contact Sean Chao for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Sean Chao received?
Sean Chao's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Boston University School of Law
- 2006
B.S.
Columbia University
- 1999

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2007
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 2007
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2010
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2010
Connecticut
Admitted: 2016
Connecticut
Admitted: 2016

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