Atty. John Joseph Demeter

Atty. John Joseph Demeter

John Joseph Demeter is a lawyer practicing corporate law, venture capital, business law and 1 other area of law. John received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1998, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About John Joseph Demeter at a glance

John Joseph Demeter is a Senior Associate based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at WilmerHale. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in California (2005). Educated at University of San Francisco School of Law (J.D., 2005) and Boston College (B.A. Communications, 1998). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Joseph Demeter is a lawyer practicing corporate law, venture capital, business law and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1998, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • John practices at WilmerHale in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Joseph Demeter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Joseph Demeter 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Joseph Demeter

Where is John Joseph Demeter's law office located?
John Joseph Demeter's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is WilmerHale. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Joseph Demeter handle?
John Joseph Demeter focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Joseph Demeter practiced law?
John Joseph Demeter has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did John Joseph Demeter go to law school?
John Joseph Demeter earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A. Communications, 1998).
How can I contact John Joseph Demeter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco School of Law
- 2005
B.A. Communications
Boston College
- 1998

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2005

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