Atty. William Arthur Plapinger

Atty. William Arthur Plapinger

William Arthur Plapinger is a lawyer practicing equity & debt capital markets, high-yield debt, mergers & acquisitions and 8 other areas of law. William received a A.B. degree from Vassar College in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years.

New York New York 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About William Arthur Plapinger at a glance

William Arthur Plapinger is an Of Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Sullivan And Cromwell Llp. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, m&a, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York (1979). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1978) and Vassar College (A.B., 1974). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Arthur Plapinger is a lawyer practicing equity & debt capital markets, high-yield debt, mergers & acquisitions and 8 other areas of law
  • William received a A.B. degree from Vassar College in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • William practices at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

William Arthur Plapinger's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Arthur Plapinger handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

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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 William Arthur Plapinger

Where is William Arthur Plapinger's law office located?
William Arthur Plapinger's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Sullivan And Cromwell Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Arthur Plapinger handle?
William Arthur Plapinger focuses on business, bankruptcy, m&a, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William Arthur Plapinger practiced law?
William Arthur Plapinger has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did William Arthur Plapinger go to law school?
William Arthur Plapinger earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (A.B., 1974).
How can I contact William Arthur Plapinger for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York University School of Law
- 1978
A.B.
Vassar College
- 1974

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1979

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