Lawyer Christopher W. Pate, graduated from Loyola College, B.A., summa cum laude, 1996 University of Maryland School of Law, J.D., with honors, 1999, is now employed by Venable LLP at 750 E. Pratt Street, Suite 900 Baltimore, MD 21202.

While being a member of Maryland State Bar Association, Inc.; American Bar Association (Member, Section on Business Law)., Christopher W. Pate is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Christopher W. Pate as your lawyer, you should consider whether Christopher W. Pate offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Christopher W. Pate has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Christopher W. Pate's office is located at Baltimore, MD, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Christopher W. Pate has been admitted in 1999, Maryland; 2000, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit. His or her practice areas include Business Law; Corporate Law; Securities; Mergers and Acquisitions.

Christopher W. Pate's college and law school education includes Loyola College, B.A., summa cum laude, 1996, University of Maryland School of Law, J.D., with honors, 1999. Other biographical background includes Phi Beta Kappa. Order of the Coif. Associate Editor, Maryland Law Review, 1998-1999. Law Clerk to Hon. Thomas L. Ambro, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, 2000. Author: "Clarifying the Elements of Malicious Use of Process and Abuse of Process Claims," 57 Maryland Law Review 1039 (1998). Co-Author: "Director and Officer Exculpation Provision Protects Directors Against Inadequate-Price Claims," Insights, October 2002. Co-Author: "Equity-Only Redemption Provisions ? Obstacle or Opportunity?", Insights, March 2004. Co-Author: "Preferred Stock Voting Rights: Toward Greater Certainty," Insights, September 2004.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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