Atty. John Colin Bessonette

Atty. John Colin Bessonette

John Colin Bessonette is a lawyer practicing corporate. John received a B.A. degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1994, and has been licensed for 27 years.

New York New York 27 yrs experience 27 year
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John Colin Bessonette is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in New York (1999). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1998) and Johns Hopkins University (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Colin Bessonette is a lawyer practicing corporate
  • John received a B.A. degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1994, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • John practices at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP in New York, NY

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John Colin Bessonette's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Colin Bessonette handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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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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Where is John Colin Bessonette's law office located?
John Colin Bessonette's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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John Colin Bessonette focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Colin Bessonette practiced law?
John Colin Bessonette has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
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John Colin Bessonette earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1994).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1998
B.A.
Johns Hopkins University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1999

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