Deirdre Lynne Fletcher, Business Attorney in New York
Over 30 years of legal practice · focused on Business, General, and M&A
Senior CounselatRabin Schumann and Partners LLP
New, NY
Practicing business in New York since 1996.
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Deirdre Lynne Fletcher is a senior counsel based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Business, General, and M&A. Deirdre has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Rabin Schumann and Partners LLP.
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- New York, NY
- Experience
- over 30 years
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- Business · General · M&A
- Handles Business, General, and M&A matters from New York, NY.
- Over 30 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Deirdre Lynne Fletcher: Deirdre Lynne Fletcher is a senior counsel based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Business, General, and M&A. Deirdre has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Rabin Schumann and Partners LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Deirdre Lynne Fletcher
Deirdre concentrates on business, general, m&a, and securities. Each area below outlines the kind of case Deirdre handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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M&A
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Securities
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Business cases in New York
Deirdre takes business matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Deirdre agrees to represent you.
General cases in New York
Deirdre takes general matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Deirdre agrees to represent you.
M&A cases in New York
Deirdre takes m&a matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Deirdre agrees to represent you.
Securities cases in New York
Deirdre takes securities matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Deirdre agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Deirdre Lynne Fletcher — Over 30 years of New York business experience
Deirdre Lynne Fletcher is a senior counsel based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Business, General, and M&A. Deirdre has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Rabin Schumann and Partners LLP.
Ms. Fletcher brings both her extensive finance background and experience in structuring complex business and commercial transactions as well as banking and employment law to Rabin Schumann and Partners’ litigation, matrimonial, and family law practice.
Ms. Fletcher became a member of the New York bar after a career in investment banking focused on international capital markets and mergers and acquisitions and practiced law in the areas of securities and mergers and acquisitions for Fortune 100 companies for over a decade before transitioning to the practice areas of corporate law, commercial transactions, compliance, and employment law over the last fifteen years. She has experience across a diverse range of industries including venture capital, media, entertainment, consumer goods, hospitality, and healthcare. She brings her extensive financial experience and practice knowledge to the negotiation of pre and post nuptial agreements, settlements, and matrimonial litigation.
Throughout her career, Ms. Fletcher also has worked extensively with non-profit organizations in structuring, governance, compliance, and fundraising operations and has provided pro bono representation to arts organizations in Boston, Philadelphia, and New York and continues to volunteer her expertise through the New York chapter of Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts.
As a student at Harvard Law School, Ms. Fletcher advocated for clients as a member of the domestic violence division of the Harvard Legal Aid bureau, was editor at each of the Black Letter Law Journal and Women’s Law Journal, as well as a member of and vice president and treasurer of The Black Law Students Association.
Ms. Fletcher is a member of the New York State bar, admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, as well as a member of the New York State Bar Association and the New York City Bar Association.
Deirdre's approach to business cases
Ms. Fletcher brings both her extensive finance background and experience in structuring complex business and commercial transactions as well as banking and employment law to Rabin Schumann and Partners’ litigation, matrimonial, and family law practice. Ms. Fletcher became a member of the New York bar after a career in investment banking focused on international capital markets and mergers and…
Clients Deirdre works with
Deirdre reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, general, and m&a matters across New York.
Credentials
Deirdre Lynne Fletcher's legal education and bar admissions
Harvard University
J.D. · 1995
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
B.S. · 1988
Jurisdictions
Deirdre's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
1996 · ACTIVE
New York
1996 · ACTIVE
Deirdre studied at J.D. in Harvard University and B.S. in The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Law school and academic background
Deirdre completed J.D. in Harvard University and B.S. in The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Deirdre runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Deirdre's professional memberships and bar associations
The Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York State Bar Association and American Bar Association
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Locations
Deirdre Lynne Fletcher's office in New York
Deirdre's primary office is at 11 Times Square (W. 41st Street and 8th Avenue) 10th Floor, New York, NY, 10036. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Rabin Schumann and Partners LLP
11 Times Square (W. 41st Street and 8th Avenue) 10th Floor
New York, NY 10036
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How to hire Deirdre Lynne Fletcher — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Deirdre usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Deirdre charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Deirdre's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Deirdre will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Deirdre
Deirdre discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Deirdre confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Deirdre's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Deirdre Lynne Fletcher
How much does it cost to hire Deirdre for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Deirdre walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Deirdre offer a free consultation?
Deirdre charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Deirdre's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Deirdre's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in New York typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Deirdre gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Deirdre take my case if I'm outside New York?
Deirdre is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Deirdre will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Deirdre?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Deirdre will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Deirdre accepting new business clients right now?
Deirdre's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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