Atty. Stephen Edward Hessler

Atty. Stephen Edward Hessler

Mr. Stephen Edward Hessler is a lawyer practicing advertising, restructuring, appeals and 1 other area of law.

New York New York 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen Edward Hessler at a glance

Stephen Edward Hessler is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on appellate and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2002), District of Columbia (2004), and New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit U.S. Court of Ap (2008). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 2001) and University of Michigan (B.A. Political, 1995). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Stephen Edward Hessler is a lawyer practicing advertising, restructuring, appeals and 1 other area of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1995, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Stephen practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Edward Hessler's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Edward Hessler handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Appellate Practice

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

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Edward Hessler

Where is Stephen Edward Hessler's law office located?
Stephen Edward Hessler's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Edward Hessler handle?
Stephen Edward Hessler focuses on appellate, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Stephen Edward Hessler practiced law?
Stephen Edward Hessler has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Stephen Edward Hessler go to law school?
Stephen Edward Hessler earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A. Political, 1995).
How can I contact Stephen Edward Hessler for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 2001
B.A. Political
University of Michigan
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 2002
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2004
New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit U.S. Court of Ap
Admitted: 2008

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