Andreas Starcke
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2027 About Andreas Starcke
Andreas Starcke is a lawyer based in Essen, DE and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Germany™ since 2027. Andreas Starcke is recognized in the following practice area:
- Essen, Germany
- Litigation
Current Firm: Schmidt, von der Osten & Huber
Location: Essen, DE
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Born in 1966 Legal studies at the Universities of Bielefeld and Cologne First Exam ("1. Staatsexamen") in 1991 Legal clerkship ("Referendariat") at the Bielefeld District Court Second (Bar) Exam ("2. Staatsexamen") in 1994 Bar admission in 1994 Lawyer with the firm of Bruckhaus Westrick Stegemann (now: Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer), Hamburg and Düsseldorf from 1994 to 1996 Self-employed lawyer in Detmold from 1996 to 1999 Certified Specialized Attorney in Labor and Employment Law since...
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