Atty. John Dudley Esterhay

Atty. John Dudley Esterhay

John Dudley Esterhay is a lawyer practicing communications / media, securities / investment fraud, litigation. John received a B.S. degree from Columbia University in 2007, and has been licensed for 14 years.

San Diego San Diego 14 yrs experience 14 year
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Profile Summary

About John Dudley Esterhay at a glance

John Dudley Esterhay is an Attorney based in San Diego, California, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on securities, litigation, consumer, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (2012) and New York (2013). Educated at Yale University Law School (J.D., 2010) and Columbia University (B.S., 2007). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Dudley Esterhay is a lawyer practicing communications / media, securities / investment fraud, litigation
  • John received a B.S. degree from Columbia University in 2007, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • John practices at Perkins Coie LLP in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Dudley Esterhay's Areas of Practice

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

Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Diego are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Dudley Esterhay

Where is John Dudley Esterhay's law office located?
John Dudley Esterhay's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Perkins Coie LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Dudley Esterhay handle?
John Dudley Esterhay focuses on securities, litigation, consumer, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Dudley Esterhay practiced law?
John Dudley Esterhay has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did John Dudley Esterhay go to law school?
John Dudley Esterhay earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.S., 2007).
How can I contact John Dudley Esterhay for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Yale University Law School
- 2010
B.S.
Columbia University
- 2007

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2012
New York
Admitted: 2013

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