Atty. John Andrew Meltaus

Atty. John Andrew Meltaus

John Andrew Meltaus is a lawyer practicing venture capital, commercial, emerging companies and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years.

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Profile Summary

About John Andrew Meltaus at a glance

John Andrew Meltaus is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and international. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1987). Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 1987) and Boston University (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Andrew Meltaus is a lawyer practicing venture capital, commercial, emerging companies and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • John practices at Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

John Andrew Meltaus's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Andrew Meltaus 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.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

John Andrew Meltaus is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Massachusetts →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Andrew Meltaus

Where is John Andrew Meltaus's law office located?
John Andrew Meltaus's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Andrew Meltaus handle?
John Andrew Meltaus focuses on business, m&a, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has John Andrew Meltaus practiced law?
John Andrew Meltaus has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did John Andrew Meltaus go to law school?
John Andrew Meltaus earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact John Andrew Meltaus for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Andrew Meltaus received?
John Andrew Meltaus's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Boston College Law School
- 1987
B.A.
Boston University
- 1983

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1987

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