Atty. John Earl Griffith, Jr.

Atty. John Earl Griffith, Jr.

John Earl Griffith, Jr. is a lawyer practicing capital markets, class action, corporate and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years.

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Profile Summary

About John Earl Griffith, Jr. at a glance

John Earl Griffith, Jr. is a Partner based in Baltimore, Maryland, practicing at DLA Piper LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business, class action, environmental, government, and adr. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia Illinois (1978) and Maryland (1980). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1978) and University of Maryland (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Earl Griffith, Jr. is a lawyer practicing capital markets, class action, corporate and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • John practices at DLA Piper LLP in Baltimore, MD

Practice Areas Explained

John Earl Griffith, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Earl Griffith, Jr. 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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Class Action

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Environmental Law

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Government & Administrative Law

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

John Earl Griffith, Jr. is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Earl Griffith, Jr.

Where is John Earl Griffith, Jr.'s law office located?
John Earl Griffith, Jr.'s law practice is located in Baltimore, Maryland. The firm is DLA Piper LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Earl Griffith, Jr. handle?
John Earl Griffith, Jr. focuses on business, class action, environmental, government, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has John Earl Griffith, Jr. practiced law?
John Earl Griffith, Jr. has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did John Earl Griffith, Jr. go to law school?
John Earl Griffith, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact John Earl Griffith, Jr. for a consultation?
You can contact John Earl Griffith, Jr. directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Earl Griffith, Jr. received?
John Earl Griffith, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Yale University
- 1978
B.A.
University of Maryland
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia Illinois
Admitted: 1978
Maryland
Admitted: 1980

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