Atty. John Macdonald Coan

Atty. John Macdonald Coan

John Macdonald Coan is a lawyer practicing mortgage law, banking law. John received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1976, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Washington Washington 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About John Macdonald Coan at a glance

John Macdonald Coan is a business attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1985) and District of Columbia (1988). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1984) and Boston University (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Macdonald Coan is a lawyer practicing mortgage law, banking law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1976, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • John practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John Macdonald Coan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Macdonald Coan 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 District of Columbia

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

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Where is John Macdonald Coan's law office located?
John Macdonald Coan's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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John Macdonald Coan focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John Macdonald Coan practiced law?
John Macdonald Coan has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did John Macdonald Coan go to law school?
John Macdonald Coan earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1976).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1984
B.A.
Boston University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1985
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1988

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