Atty. William Brian Raftery

Atty. William Brian Raftery

William Brian Raftery is a lawyer practicing advertising, partnership, leveraged acquisitions and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from Georgetown University in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years.

New York New York 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About William Brian Raftery at a glance

William Brian Raftery is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1994) and New York (1998). Educated at Stanford University Law School (J.D., 1994) and Georgetown University (B.S., 1990). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Brian Raftery is a lawyer practicing advertising, partnership, leveraged acquisitions and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from Georgetown University in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • William practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

William Brian Raftery's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Brian Raftery 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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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

Common questions about William Brian Raftery

Where is William Brian Raftery's law office located?
William Brian Raftery's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Brian Raftery handle?
William Brian Raftery focuses on business, m&a, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William Brian Raftery practiced law?
William Brian Raftery has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did William Brian Raftery go to law school?
William Brian Raftery earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S., 1990).
How can I contact William Brian Raftery for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Stanford University Law School
- 1994
B.S.
Georgetown University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1994
New York
Admitted: 1998

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