Atty. John Joseph Powers

Atty. John Joseph Powers

John Joseph Powers is a lawyer practicing antitrust, class actions, commercial litigation and 8 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 36 yrs experience 36 year
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About John Joseph Powers at a glance

John Joseph Powers is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practforg at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. They haand 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in California (1990) and Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Distric (1991). Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 1989) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Joseph Powers is a lawyer practicing antitrust, class actions, commercial litigation and 8 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • John practices at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in San Francisco, CA

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Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in San Francisco 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 substantiand 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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John Joseph Powers's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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John Joseph Powers has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
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John Joseph Powers earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
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Education

J.D.
Boston College Law School
- 1989
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1986

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1990
Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Distric
Admitted: 1991

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