Atty. John H Gerhard

Atty. John H Gerhard

John H Gerhard is a lawyer practicing corporate, traditional real estate law, including acquisitions and 4 other areas of law. John received a A.B. degree from Columbia College in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years.

New York New York 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About John H Gerhard at a glance

John H Gerhard is a Senior Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and m&a. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1976) and New York (1977). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1976) and Columbia College (A.B., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John H Gerhard is a lawyer practicing corporate, traditional real estate law, including acquisitions and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Columbia College in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • John practices at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John H Gerhard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John H Gerhard 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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Real Estate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

John H Gerhard is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in New York →

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 H Gerhard

Where is John H Gerhard's law office located?
John H Gerhard's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John H Gerhard handle?
John H Gerhard focuses on business, real estate, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John H Gerhard practiced law?
John H Gerhard has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did John H Gerhard go to law school?
John H Gerhard earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (A.B., 1973).
How can I contact John H Gerhard for a consultation?
You can contact John H Gerhard 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 H Gerhard received?
John H Gerhard's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1976
A.B.
Columbia College
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1976
New York
Admitted: 1977

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