Atty. Stephen Benjamin Thau

Atty. Stephen Benjamin Thau

Stephen Benjamin Thau is a lawyer practicing life sciences & biotechnology, intellectual property, business and 11 other areas of law. Stephen received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1989, and has been licensed for 31 years.

New York New York 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About Stephen Benjamin Thau at a glance

Stephen Benjamin Thau is an Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and m&a. Admitted to practice in California (1995), District of Columbia (2013), Virginia (2014), and New York (2020). Educated at Stanford Law School (J.D., 1994) and Harvard University (A.B., 1989). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stephen Benjamin Thau is a lawyer practicing life sciences & biotechnology, intellectual property, business and 11 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1989, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Stephen practices at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Benjamin Thau's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Benjamin Thau 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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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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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 Stephen Benjamin Thau

Where is Stephen Benjamin Thau's law office located?
Stephen Benjamin Thau's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Benjamin Thau handle?
Stephen Benjamin Thau focuses on business, ip, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Stephen Benjamin Thau practiced law?
Stephen Benjamin Thau has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Stephen Benjamin Thau go to law school?
Stephen Benjamin Thau earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (A.B., 1989).
How can I contact Stephen Benjamin Thau for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Stanford Law School
- 1994
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1995
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2013
Virginia
Admitted: 2014
New York
Admitted: 2020

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