Atty. John Douglas Pitts

Atty. John Douglas Pitts

John Douglas Pitts is a lawyer practicing corporate, mergers and acquisitions. John Douglas received a B.A. degree from Davidson College in 2004, and has been licensed for 16 years.

New York New York 16 yrs experience 16 year
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About John Douglas Pitts at a glance

John Douglas Pitts is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in New York (2010) and Texas (2011). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2009) and Davidson College (B.A., 2004). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Douglas Pitts is a lawyer practicing corporate, mergers and acquisitions
  • John Douglas received a B.A. degree from Davidson College in 2004, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • John Douglas practices at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John Douglas Pitts's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Douglas Pitts 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Jurisdictional Context

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Douglas Pitts

Where is John Douglas Pitts's law office located?
John Douglas Pitts's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Douglas Pitts handle?
John Douglas Pitts focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Douglas Pitts practiced law?
John Douglas Pitts has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did John Douglas Pitts go to law school?
John Douglas Pitts earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A., 2004).
How can I contact John Douglas Pitts for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2009
B.A.
Davidson College
- 2004

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2010
Texas
Admitted: 2011

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