Atty. John Ewan Riley

Atty. John Ewan Riley

John Ewan Riley is a lawyer practicing securities offerings, corporate / incorporation, contracts / agreements. John received a B.S.M.E. degree from Northwestern University in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years.

New York New York 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About John Ewan Riley at a glance

John Ewan Riley is an Of Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on formation, contracts, and securities. Admitted to practice in New York (1974) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1974). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D., 1973) and Northwestern University (B.S.M.E., 1968). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Ewan Riley is a lawyer practicing securities offerings, corporate / incorporation, contracts / agreements
  • John received a B.S.M.E. degree from Northwestern University in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • John practices at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John Ewan Riley's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Contracts

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Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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 Ewan Riley

Where is John Ewan Riley's law office located?
John Ewan Riley'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 Ewan Riley handle?
John Ewan Riley focuses on formation, contracts, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Ewan Riley practiced law?
John Ewan Riley has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did John Ewan Riley go to law school?
John Ewan Riley earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.S.M.E., 1968).
How can I contact John Ewan Riley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia Law School
- 1973
B.S.M.E.
Northwestern University
- 1968

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1974

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