Atty. John J. Egan III
John Egan, a partner and co-chair of the firm’s Technology practice, focuses on corporate securities, venture capital, growth equity and technology enterprises. Mr.
Corporate Law & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA
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About John J. Egan III at a Glance
John J. Egan III is a business, m&a, and internet attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Goodwin. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts, Admitted. Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1984) and Brown University (—, 1981). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law (2026). Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John J. Egan III
- John Egan, a partner and co-chair of the firm’s Technology practice, focuses on corporate securities, venture capital, growth equity and technology enterprises
- Mr. Egan's practice involves early and late-stage venture financings, growth equity and leveraged recapitalizations, IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic licensing and the general representation of public and private emerging growth companies
- Mr. Egan works with clients in industries ranging from enterprise software, networking, security and business services to communications, media and life sciences
- He also represents numerous venture capitalists, private equity investors and investment banks and has extensive experience in intellectual property and licensing issues
- Mr. Egan is a key contributor to the Goodwin's Founders Workbench, an online resource for start-ups, emerging companies and the entrepreneurial community
- He rejoined Goodwin in 2005
Practice Areas Explained
John J. Egan III's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John J. Egan III handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Business & Corporate Law in Boston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Boston
John J. Egan III is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Massachusetts →
Internet & Cyber Law in Boston
Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Boston
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Boston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Boston Choose John J. Egan III
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Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, m&a, and internet, John J. Egan III can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means John J. Egan III 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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