Atty. John Mao
John Mao is a lawyer practicing commercial finance, corporate, business law and 1 other area of law. John received a A.B. degree from Cornell University in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years.
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John Mao is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1996), New York (1997), and California (1998). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1996) and Cornell University (A.B., 1991). Serves clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Mao is a lawyer practicing commercial finance, corporate, business law and 1 other area of law
- John received a A.B. degree from Cornell University in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years
- John practices at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto 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 venue, 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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