Atty. John Benjamin Freese
John Benjamin Freese is a lawyer practicing corporate, mergers and acquisitions. John received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 2006, and has been licensed for 14 years.
Corporate & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 14+ Years Experience
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About John Benjamin Freese at a Glance
John Benjamin Freese is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in New York (2012). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2011) and Harvard University (A.B., 2006). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John Benjamin Freese
- John Benjamin Freese is a lawyer practicing corporate, mergers and acquisitions
- John received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 2006, and has been licensed for 14 years
- John practices at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York, NY
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John Benjamin Freese's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Benjamin Freese handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in New York
John Benjamin Freese is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in New York →
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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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose John Benjamin Freese
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John Benjamin Freese's practice in the field of business and m&a.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John Benjamin Freese brings 14+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and m&a, John Benjamin Freese can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means John Benjamin Freese attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues John Benjamin Freese Handles in New York
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