David C. Karp
About David C. Karp
David C. Karp is a lawyer based in New York, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. David C. Karp is recognized in the following practice area:
- New York, New York
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
Education: University of Chicago, J.D., graduated 1994
Location: New York, NY
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