LAWYER PROFILE

Lara Samet Buchwald

USA 2026

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Litigation: General Commercial

New York

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Lara is a member of Davis Polk’s Civil Litigation practice. She has deep experience in commercial disputes, class actions, bankruptcy litigation, tax litigation, shareholder derivative litigation, mass torts and real estate disputes. She has significant trial experience and regularly argues before state and federal trial courts, bankruptcy courts and appellate courts across the country. Clients also turn to her for advice on a wide range of civil litigation, arbitration and other advisory matters.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: General Commercial - New York

Band 6

Individual Editorial

Lara Samet Buchwald excels in handling securities and bankruptcy litigation, alongside a wide range of other commercial disputes.

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Strengths

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Lara is a smart, strategic thinker. She combines practical advice with sophisticated legal analysis.
Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

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