Atty. William Dane Brewer

Atty. William Dane Brewer

William Dane Brewer is a lawyer practicing banking, finance law, securities law and 5 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years.

New York New York 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About William Dane Brewer at a glance

William Dane Brewer is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Winston & Strawn LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1986) and New York (1995). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1986) and Yale University (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York Chicago, Illinois State, New York State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Dane Brewer is a lawyer practicing banking, finance law, securities law and 5 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • William practices at Winston & Strawn LLP in New York, NY and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

William Dane Brewer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Dane Brewer 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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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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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 Dane Brewer

Where is William Dane Brewer's law office located?
William Dane Brewer's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Winston & Strawn LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Dane Brewer handle?
William Dane Brewer focuses on business, bankruptcy, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William Dane Brewer practiced law?
William Dane Brewer has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did William Dane Brewer go to law school?
William Dane Brewer earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact William Dane Brewer for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Dane Brewer received?
William Dane Brewer's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1986
B.A.
Yale University
- 1983

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1986
New York
Admitted: 1995

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