Atty. Show-Mao Chen

Atty. Show-Mao Chen

Show-Mao Chen is a lawyer practicing civil rights. Show-Mao received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1986, and has been licensed for 33 years.

New York New York 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Show-Mao Chen at a glance

Show-Mao Chen is an Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on civil rights. Admitted to practice in New York (1993). Educated at Stanford Law School (J.D., 1992) and Harvard University (A.B. Oxford, 1986). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Show-Mao Chen is a lawyer practicing civil rights
  • Show-Mao received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1986, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Show-Mao practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Show-Mao Chen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Show-Mao Chen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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 Show-Mao Chen

Where is Show-Mao Chen's law office located?
Show-Mao Chen's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Show-Mao Chen handle?
Show-Mao Chen focuses on civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Show-Mao Chen practiced law?
Show-Mao Chen has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Show-Mao Chen go to law school?
Show-Mao Chen earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (A.B. Oxford, 1986).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Stanford Law School
- 1992
A.B. Oxford
Harvard University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1993

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