Atty. John Hendrickson Butler

Atty. John Hendrickson Butler

John Hendrickson Butler is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, mergers & acquisitions, private equity. John received a B.A. degree from Macalester College in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years.

New York New York 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About John Hendrickson Butler at a glance

John Hendrickson Butler is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on formation, business, and m&a. Admitted to practice in New York (1995). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1994) and Macalester College (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Hendrickson Butler is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, mergers & acquisitions, private equity
  • John received a B.A. degree from Macalester College in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • John practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John Hendrickson Butler's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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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 Hendrickson Butler

Where is John Hendrickson Butler's law office located?
John Hendrickson Butler's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Hendrickson Butler handle?
John Hendrickson Butler focuses on formation, business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Hendrickson Butler practiced law?
John Hendrickson Butler has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did John Hendrickson Butler go to law school?
John Hendrickson Butler earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact John Hendrickson Butler for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1994
B.A.
Macalester College
- 1991

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1995

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