Atty. John Barney Harris

Atty. John Barney Harris

John Barney Harris is a lawyer practicing securities enforcement & litigation, white collar defense & internal investigations, commercial and 6 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1978, and has been licensed for 41 years.

New York New York 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About John Barney Harris at a glance

John Barney Harris is a business, ip, white collar, and litigation attorney based in New York, New York. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Connecticut US District Court For The District Of Connecticut (1985), New York (1986), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1987), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York and U.S. Tax Court US District Court For The Easte (1987). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1985) and Yale University (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Barney Harris is a lawyer practicing securities enforcement & litigation, white collar defense & internal investigations, commercial and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1978, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • John practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John Barney Harris's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Barney Harris 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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Intellectual Property

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

John Barney Harris is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in New York →

White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

Common questions about John Barney Harris

Where is John Barney Harris's law office located?
John Barney Harris's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Barney Harris handle?
John Barney Harris focuses on business, ip, white collar, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Barney Harris practiced law?
John Barney Harris has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did John Barney Harris go to law school?
John Barney Harris earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact John Barney Harris for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Barney Harris received?
John Barney Harris's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
New York University
- 1985
B.A.
Yale University
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Connecticut US District Court For The District Of Connecticut
Admitted: 1985
New York
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York and U.S. Tax Court US District Court For The Easte
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit US Tax Court
Admitted: 2002

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