Atty. John Francis McLean

Atty. John Francis McLean

John Francis McLean is a lawyer practicing antitrust and trade litigation and counseling, business litigation, class action litigation and 5 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1965, and has been licensed for 54 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 54 yrs experience 54 year
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About John Francis McLean at a glance

John Francis McLean is an Of Counsel based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Bartko Pavia Llp. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, class action, white collar, and securities. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin California Federal Courts (1972), Wisconsin (1972), California United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit United States Supreme Court (1973), and California (1973). Educated at University of Wisconsin, Madison (J.D. Order, 1972) and Dartmouth College (B.A. Economics, 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Francis McLean is a lawyer practicing antitrust and trade litigation and counseling, business litigation, class action litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1965, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • John practices at Bartko Pavia LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Francis McLean's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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Class Action

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White Collar Crimes

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Securities 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 Francisco 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 Francis McLean

Where is John Francis McLean's law office located?
John Francis McLean's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Bartko Pavia Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Francis McLean handle?
John Francis McLean focuses on criminal defense, business, class action, white collar, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Francis McLean practiced law?
John Francis McLean has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did John Francis McLean go to law school?
John Francis McLean earned their education at (J.D. Order, 1972); (B.A. Economics, 1965).
How can I contact John Francis McLean for a consultation?
You can contact John Francis McLean 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 Francis McLean received?
John Francis McLean's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Order
University of Wisconsin, Madison
- 1972
B.A. Economics
Dartmouth College
- 1965

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin California Federal Courts
Admitted: 1972
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1972
California United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit United States Supreme Court
Admitted: 1973
California
Admitted: 1973

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