Atty. John Busey Wood

Atty. John Busey Wood

John Busey Wood is a lawyer practicing real estate, construction litigation and dispute resolution, hospitality and 11 other areas of law. John received a M.B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years.

New York New York 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About John Busey Wood at a glance

John Busey Wood is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Akerman LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, m&a, zoning, and construction. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1978) and New York (1979). Educated at Washburn University School of Law (J.D., 1977) and University of Kansas (M.B.A. Accounting, 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Busey Wood is a lawyer practicing real estate, construction litigation and dispute resolution, hospitality and 11 other areas of law
  • John received a M.B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • John practices at Akerman LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John Busey Wood's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Busey Wood 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Land Use & Zoning

John Busey Wood is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in New York →

Construction Law

John Busey Wood is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in New York →

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 Busey Wood

Where is John Busey Wood's law office located?
John Busey Wood's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Akerman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Busey Wood handle?
John Busey Wood focuses on business, real estate, m&a, zoning, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Busey Wood practiced law?
John Busey Wood has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did John Busey Wood go to law school?
John Busey Wood earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (M.B.A. Accounting, 1975).
How can I contact John Busey Wood for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Busey Wood received?
John Busey Wood's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washburn University School of Law
- 1977
M.B.A. Accounting
University of Kansas
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1978
New York
Admitted: 1979

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