Atty. Wayne Douglas Rooks

Atty. Wayne Douglas Rooks

Wayne Douglas Rooks is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, contracts & agreements, advertising. Wayne received a B.S. degree from Western Michigan University, and has been licensed for 55 years.

New York New York 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About Wayne Douglas Rooks at a glance

Wayne Douglas Rooks is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Serling Rooks Hunter McKoy Worob & Averill LLP. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on contracts and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (1971). Educated at Wayne State University J.D. (—) and Western Michigan University B.S. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Wayne Douglas Rooks is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, contracts & agreements, advertising
  • Wayne received a B.S. degree from Western Michigan University, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Wayne practices at Serling Rooks Hunter McKoy Worob & Averill LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Wayne Douglas Rooks's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Wayne Douglas Rooks handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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

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Where is Wayne Douglas Rooks's law office located?
Wayne Douglas Rooks's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Serling Rooks Hunter McKoy Worob & Averill LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Wayne Douglas Rooks handle?
Wayne Douglas Rooks focuses on contracts, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Wayne Douglas Rooks practiced law?
Wayne Douglas Rooks has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Wayne Douglas Rooks go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has Wayne Douglas Rooks received?
Wayne Douglas Rooks's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

Wayne State University J.D.
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Western Michigan University B.S.
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Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1971

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