Atty. John Brao
John Brao is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. John, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2024.
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John Brao is a business attorney based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Educated at Osgoode Hall Law School (J.D., 2017). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Brao is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law
- John, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2024
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Austin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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