Atty. John Henry Thompson

Atty. John Henry Thompson

Mr. John Henry Thompson is a lawyer practicing antitrust & trade law, bankruptcy litigation, corporate restructuring & reorganization and 4 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About John Henry Thompson at a glance

John Henry Thompson is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Akerman LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on business and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2002) and District of Columbia U.S. District Court, District of Columbia U.S. District Court, District of Mary (2004). Educated at American University, Washington College of Law (J.D., 2001) and American University (M.A. Bucknell, 2001). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Henry Thompson is a lawyer practicing antitrust & trade law, bankruptcy litigation, corporate restructuring & reorganization and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a M.A. degree from American University in 2001, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • John practices at Akerman LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John Henry Thompson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Henry Thompson 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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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Henry Thompson

Where is John Henry Thompson's law office located?
John Henry Thompson's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Akerman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Henry Thompson handle?
John Henry Thompson focuses on business, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John Henry Thompson practiced law?
John Henry Thompson has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did John Henry Thompson go to law school?
John Henry Thompson earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (M.A. Bucknell, 2001).
How can I contact John Henry Thompson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
American University, Washington College of Law
- 2001
M.A. Bucknell
American University
- 2001

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2002
District of Columbia U.S. District Court, District of Columbia U.S. District Court, District of Mary
Admitted: 2004

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