Atty. John Lawrence McDonnell

Atty. John Lawrence McDonnell

John Lawrence McDonnell is a lawyer practicing business law. John received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1988, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Menlo Park Menlo Park 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About John Lawrence McDonnell at a glance

John Lawrence McDonnell is a McDonnell Law Grp. based in Menlo Park, California. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in California (1993) and Illinois (2021). Educated at University of San Francisco School of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in Menlo Park, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Lawrence McDonnell is a lawyer practicing business law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1988, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • John practices in Menlo Park, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Lawrence McDonnell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Lawrence McDonnell 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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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 Menlo Park 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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Where is John Lawrence McDonnell's law office located?
John Lawrence McDonnell's law practice is located in Menlo Park, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Lawrence McDonnell handle?
John Lawrence McDonnell focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Lawrence McDonnell practiced law?
John Lawrence McDonnell has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did John Lawrence McDonnell go to law school?
John Lawrence McDonnell earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1988).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco School of Law
- 1993
B.A.
University of California, Berkeley
- 1988

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1993
Illinois
Admitted: 2021

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