Atty. John J. Egan III

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.

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About John J. Egan III at a glance

John J. Egan III is an attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practforg 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). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • 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

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practforg law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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.

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John J. Egan III's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law; Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:.

Education

J.D.
Boston University School of Law
- 1984
Brown University
- 1981

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Private Equity
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts, Admitted

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