Herbert M. Wachtell
About Herbert M. Wachtell
Herbert M. Wachtell is a lawyer based in New York, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1987. Herbert M. Wachtell is recognized in the following practice areas:
- New York, New York
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
Education: Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1955
Location: New York, NY
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