Atty. John Chesney

Atty. John Chesney

John Chesney is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, banking, commercial litigation and 3 other areas of law. John received a M.A. degree from University of Edinburgh in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years.

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Profile Summary

About John Chesney at a glance

John Chesney is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on business, ip, securities, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1976). Educated at University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 1976) and University of Edinburgh (M.A. University, 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Chesney is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, banking, commercial litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a M.A. degree from University of Edinburgh in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • John practices in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

John Chesney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Chesney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John Chesney is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

John Chesney is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Securities Law

John Chesney is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John Chesney is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

John Chesney is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Chesney

Where is John Chesney's law office located?
John Chesney's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Chesney handle?
John Chesney focuses on business, ip, securities, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has John Chesney practiced law?
John Chesney has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did John Chesney go to law school?
John Chesney earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (M.A. University, 1971).
How can I contact John Chesney for a consultation?
You can contact John Chesney directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Chesney received?
John Chesney's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania Law School
- 1976
M.A. University
University of Edinburgh
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1976

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