Atty. John Chilton
John's practice focuses on the representation of mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), closed-end funds and business development companies (BDCs) and their independent board members. He advises clients on a range of matters, including the formation, operation, merger and liquidation of mutual funds, closed-end funds, ETFs, and BDCs.
Mutual Funds Law Attorney · Serving Washington, DC
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About John Chilton at a Glance
John Chilton is an attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Sullivan & Worcester LLP. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar and New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at The George Washington University (J.D., 2000) and Williams College (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mutual Funds Law (2026). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John Chilton
- John's practice focuses on the representation of mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), closed-end funds and business development companies (BDCs) and their independent board members
- He advises clients on a range of matters, including the formation, operation, merger and liquidation of mutual funds, closed-end funds, ETFs, and BDCs
- John has extensive experience working on transactions involving registered funds, such as adviser acquisitions, fund adoptions and product launches
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Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar and New York, New York State Bar Association, John Chilton can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means John Chilton 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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