Atty. Stephen Michael Kessing

Atty. Stephen Michael Kessing

Stephen Michael Kessing is a lawyer practicing corporate. Stephen received a B.S. degree from Miami University of Ohio, and has been licensed for 20 years.

New York New York 20 Years Experience 20 year
Call (646) 797-2069

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About Stephen Michael Kessing at a glance

Stephen Michael Kessing is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in New York (2006). Educated at Duke University School of Law J.D. (—) and Miami University of Ohio B.S. University of Southern California M.B.A. (—). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen Michael Kessing is a lawyer practicing corporate
  • Stephen received a B.S. degree from Miami University of Ohio, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Stephen practices at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Michael Kessing's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Michael Kessing 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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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 venue, 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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Stephen Michael Kessing's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Stephen Michael Kessing focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
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Stephen Michael Kessing has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
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Education

Duke University School of Law J.D.
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Miami University of Ohio B.S. University of Southern California M.B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2006

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