Atty. John Howard Walker

Atty. John Howard Walker

John Howard Walker is a lawyer practicing contracts & agreements, mergers & acquisitions, corporate & incorporation and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Berry College in 2004, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Washington Washington 41 Years Experience 41 year
Call (771) 209-7467

Profile Summary

About John Howard Walker at a glance

John Howard Walker is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Mcdermott Will And Emery Llp. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on formation, contracts, business, ip, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1985), District of Columbia (1989), New York (1989), and Georgia (2008). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 2008) and Berry College (B.A., 2004). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Howard Walker is a lawyer practicing contracts & agreements, mergers & acquisitions, corporate & incorporation and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Berry College in 2004, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • John practices at McDermott Will & Emery LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John Howard Walker's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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Intellectual Property

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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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 venue, 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 Howard Walker

Where is John Howard Walker's law office located?
John Howard Walker's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Mcdermott Will And Emery Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Howard Walker handle?
John Howard Walker focuses on formation, contracts, business, ip, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John Howard Walker practiced law?
John Howard Walker has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did John Howard Walker go to law school?
John Howard Walker earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2004).
How can I contact John Howard Walker for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 2008
B.A.
Berry College
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1985
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1989
New York
Admitted: 1989
Georgia
Admitted: 2008
Texas
Admitted: 2011

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