Atty. William T. Allen

Atty. William T. Allen

William T. Allen is a lawyer practicing corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, mergers and acquisitions and 4 other areas of law.

New York New York 53 yrs experience 53 year
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About William T. Allen at a glance

William T. Allen is an Of Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1973), Delaware Indiana (1974), and New York (1998). Educated at Pennsylvania State University, The Dickinson School of Law (LL.D., 1990) and New York University (B.S., 1969). Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York American Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William T. Allen is a lawyer practicing corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, mergers and acquisitions and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from New York University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • William practices at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

William T. Allen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William T. Allen 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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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 T. Allen

Where is William T. Allen's law office located?
William T. Allen's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William T. Allen handle?
William T. Allen focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William T. Allen practiced law?
William T. Allen has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did William T. Allen go to law school?
William T. Allen earned their education at (LL.D., 1990); (B.S., 1969).
How can I contact William T. Allen for a consultation?
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Education

LL.D.
Pennsylvania State University, The Dickinson School of Law
- 1990
B.S.
New York University
- 1969

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1973
Delaware Indiana
Admitted: 1974
New York
Admitted: 1998

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