Atty. John Major Rafferty
Mr. John Major Rafferty is a lawyer practicing telecommunications, banking, capital markets and 12 other areas of law.
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John Major Rafferty is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Morrison & Foerster LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1997), District of Columbia (1998), and California (2004). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1997) and Arizona State University (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John Major Rafferty is a lawyer practicing telecommunications, banking, capital markets and 12 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from Arizona State University in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
- John practices at Morrison & Foerster LLP in San Francisco, CA
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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 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 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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