Atty. John B. Ashton

Atty. John B. Ashton

John B. Ashton is a lawyer practicing international, investment, finance and 3 other areas of law.

New York New York 57 yrs experience 57 year
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About John B. Ashton at a glance

John B. Ashton is a Retired Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on international. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1969) and New York (1987). Educated at University Of Virginia (Ll.B., 1969) and University of Virginia Williams College (B.A. With, 1966). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John B. Ashton is a lawyer practicing international, investment, finance and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a degree from University of Virginia, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • John practices at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John B. Ashton's Areas of Practice

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

International Law

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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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Frequently Asked

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Where is John B. Ashton's law office located?
John B. Ashton's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John B. Ashton handle?
John B. Ashton focuses on international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John B. Ashton practiced law?
John B. Ashton has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did John B. Ashton go to law school?
John B. Ashton earned their education at (Ll.B., 1969); (B.A. With, 1966).
How can I contact John B. Ashton for a consultation?
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Education

Ll.B.
University Of Virginia
- 1969
B.A. With
University of Virginia Williams College
- 1966

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1969
New York
Admitted: 1987

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