Atty. John J. Song
John J. Song is a litigator who represents clients in general commercial matters, as well as class actions and other complex litigations spanning federal and state courts, arbitration proceedings, and appeals across the country.
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John J. Song is a business, litigation, and appellate attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at McDermott Will & Schulte. Educated at Georgetown University (—, 2014). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John J. Song is a litigator who represents clients in general commercial matters, as well as class actions and other complex litigations spanning federal and state courts, arbitration proceedings, and appeals across the country
- His matters have spanned a variety of industries, with a focus on healthcare, consumer products, and private equity
- Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/song-john-j/
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
John J. Song is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in New York →
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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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