Atty. William B. Beekman

Atty. William B. Beekman

William B. Beekman is a lawyer practicing finance, structured finance, project & infrastructure finance and 2 other areas of law.

New York New York 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About William B. Beekman at a glance

William B. Beekman is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on m&a. Admitted to practice in New York (1981). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 1980) and Harvard University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William B. Beekman is a lawyer practicing finance, structured finance, project & infrastructure finance and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1971, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • William practices at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

William B. Beekman's Areas of Practice

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

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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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Where is William B. Beekman's law office located?
William B. Beekman's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William B. Beekman handle?
William B. Beekman focuses on m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William B. Beekman practiced law?
William B. Beekman has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did William B. Beekman go to law school?
William B. Beekman earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1971).
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What awards or recognition has William B. Beekman received?
William B. Beekman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
- 1980
B.A.
Harvard University
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1981

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