Atty. John K. Wells
John Wells focuses his practice in the areas of complex commercial litigation, securities litigation and regulatory matters. He frequently represents financial services clients, including broker-dealers, investment advisors, banks and private equity funds, in matters before the Securities and Exchange Commission, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, U.S.
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John K. Wells is a Shareholder based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1999) and Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Ci (2007). Educated at Georgia State University College of Law (J.D., 1999) and University of Tennessee (B.A., 1993). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Wells focuses his practice in the areas of complex commercial litigation, securities litigation and regulatory matters
- He frequently represents financial services clients, including broker-dealers, investment advisors, banks and private equity funds, in matters before the Securities and Exchange Commission, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, U.S
- Department of Justice and state regulatory authorities, as well as in state and federal courts and arbitration forums across the country
- John has broad experience in a wide variety of litigation matters, including contract disputes, business torts, employment matters, restrictive covenants, securities fraud and securities class actions, multi-district litigation, shareholder and partnership disputes, products liability, wrongful death and real estate litigation
- John also manages corporate internal investigations across multiple jurisdictions and industries
- Concentrations •Regulatory defense •Internal investigations •Complex civil litigation •Securities litigation and arbitration •Employment litigation Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Team Member, U.S
- News - Best Lawyers , Best Law Firms Edition, Law Firm of the Year, Banking & Finance - Litigation, 2017
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts
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 andnue, 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.
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