Atty. John A. Flaherty
John A. Flaherty is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law.
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About John A. Flaherty at a glance
John A. Flaherty is a business attorney based in Stamford, Connecticut, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — International Mergers and Acquisitions (2026). Serves clients in Stamford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John A. Flaherty is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law
- John A., who practices law in Stamford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2006
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Connecticut
Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Stamford are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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