Atty. John Major Rafferty

Atty. John Major Rafferty

Mr. John Major Rafferty is a lawyer practicing telecommunications, banking, capital markets and 12 other areas of law.

San Francisco San Francisco 29 yrs experience 29 year
Call (659) 204-2682 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John Major Rafferty at a glance

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

Practice Areas Explained

John Major Rafferty's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Major Rafferty 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Major Rafferty

Where is John Major Rafferty's law office located?
John Major Rafferty's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Morrison & Foerster LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Major Rafferty handle?
John Major Rafferty focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Major Rafferty practiced law?
John Major Rafferty has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did John Major Rafferty go to law school?
John Major Rafferty earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1994).
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Education

J.D.
New York University School of Law
- 1997
B.A.
Arizona State University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1997
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1998
California
Admitted: 2004

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