Atty. John Alexander Mackinnon

Atty. John Alexander Mackinnon

John Alexander Mackinnon is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, investment funds, advisers and derivatives, investment advisers and 1 other area of law. John received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years.

New York New York 51 yrs experience 51 year
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About John Alexander Mackinnon at a glance

John Alexander Mackinnon is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on securities. Admitted to practice in New York (1975) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1975). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1974) and Williams College (B.A., 1971). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Alexander Mackinnon is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, investment funds, advisers and derivatives, investment advisers and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • John practices at Sidley Austin LLP in New York, NY

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John Alexander Mackinnon's Areas of Practice

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

Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is John Alexander Mackinnon's law office located?
John Alexander Mackinnon's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Alexander Mackinnon handle?
John Alexander Mackinnon focuses on securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Alexander Mackinnon practiced law?
John Alexander Mackinnon has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did John Alexander Mackinnon go to law school?
John Alexander Mackinnon earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1971).
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1974
B.A.
Williams College
- 1971

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1975

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