Atty. Vera Xu

Atty. Vera Xu

Vera Xu is a lawyer practicing corporate. Vera received a B.Sc. degree from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 2012, and has been licensed for 11 years.

New York New York 11 yrs experience 11 year
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Profile Summary

About Vera Xu at a glance

Vera Xu is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in New York (2015). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D., 2015) and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (B.Sc. Economics, 2012). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Vera Xu is a lawyer practicing corporate
  • Vera received a B.Sc. degree from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 2012, and has been licensed for 11 years
  • Vera practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Vera Xu's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Vera Xu 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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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 Vera Xu

Where is Vera Xu's law office located?
Vera Xu'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 Vera Xu handle?
Vera Xu focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Vera Xu practiced law?
Vera Xu has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did Vera Xu go to law school?
Vera Xu earned their education at (J.D., 2015); (B.Sc. Economics, 2012).
How can I contact Vera Xu for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
George Washington University Law School
- 2015
B.Sc. Economics
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- 2012

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2015

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