Atty. John Dudley Wilson

Atty. John Dudley Wilson

John Dudley Wilson is a lawyer practicing litigation, real estate. John received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About John Dudley Wilson at a glance

John Dudley Wilson is a Member based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Shearman & Sterling LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on real estate and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979), New York (1983), and California (2002). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 1979) and Colgate University (B.A., 1974). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Dudley Wilson is a lawyer practicing litigation, real estate
  • John received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • John practices at Shearman & Sterling LLP in Palo Alto, CA and 2 others locations

Practice Areas Explained

John Dudley Wilson's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Palo Alto 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 Wilson

Where is John Dudley Wilson's law office located?
John Dudley Wilson's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Shearman & Sterling LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Dudley Wilson handle?
John Dudley Wilson focuses on real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Dudley Wilson practiced law?
John Dudley Wilson has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did John Dudley Wilson go to law school?
John Dudley Wilson earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact John Dudley Wilson for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1979
B.A.
Colgate University
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1979
New York
Admitted: 1983
California
Admitted: 2002

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