Atty. John D. Shire

Atty. John D. Shire

Mr. John D.

Washington Washington 28 yrs experience 28 year
Call (443) 909-4915 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John D. Shire at a glance

John D. Shire is a Co-Chair, Health Care & Life Sciences based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Cozen Oconnor. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on m&a and health care. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1998), New Jersey (1998), Pennsylvania (2001), and District of Columbia (2014). Educated at Dickinson School of Law (J.D., 1998) and Bucknell University (B.A., 1995). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John D. Shire is a lawyer practicing health care and life sciences, mergers and acquisitions
  • John received a B.A. degree from Bucknell University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • John practices at Cozen O'Connor in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John D. Shire's Areas of Practice

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

Mergers & Acquisitions

John D. Shire is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in District of Columbia →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

John D. Shire is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John D. Shire

Where is John D. Shire's law office located?
John D. Shire's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Cozen Oconnor. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John D. Shire handle?
John D. Shire focuses on m&a, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John D. Shire practiced law?
John D. Shire has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did John D. Shire go to law school?
John D. Shire earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact John D. Shire for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Dickinson School of Law
- 1998
B.A.
Bucknell University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1998
New Jersey
Admitted: 1998
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2001
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2014

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