Atty. John Frederick Libby
John Frederick Libby is a lawyer practicing antitrust, corporate investigations & white collar defense, financial services litigation and 6 other areas of law. John received a degree from Stanford University, Stanford CA, and has been licensed for 42 years.
Antitrust & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 42+ Years Experience
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About John Frederick Libby at a Glance
John Frederick Libby is a Partner; Co-Chair, Corporate Investigations & White Collar Defense; Litigation based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Manatt Phelps And Phillips Llp. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1984), California All State and Federal Trial and Appellate Courts in the District of Columbia and Californ (1987), and New York (2019). Educated at Yale Law School JD (—) and Stanford University, Stanford CA Yale Law School, New Haven CT (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Membership Activities Admitted to practice before all state and federal trial and appellate courts in the District of Columbia and California, Member, American Bar Association (including Litigation Section and White-Collar Crime Committee), American Health Lawyers Association, and Los Angeles County Bar Association, and Co-Chair, ABA White Collar Crime Healthcare Fraud Committee, 2012. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John Frederick Libby
- John Frederick Libby is a lawyer practicing antitrust, corporate investigations & white collar defense, financial services litigation and 6 other areas of law
- John received a degree from Stanford University, Stanford CA, and has been licensed for 42 years
- John practices at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP in Los Angeles, CA and 1 other location
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John Frederick Libby's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Frederick Libby handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
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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 Los Angeles 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 venue, 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose John Frederick Libby
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John Frederick Libby's practice in the field of criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John Frederick Libby brings 42+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in District of Columbia, California All State and Federal Trial and Appellate Courts in the District of Columbia and Californ, and New York, John Frederick Libby can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, business, and white collar, John Frederick Libby can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means John Frederick Libby attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues John Frederick Libby Handles in Los Angeles
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