Atty. John Matthew Geschke

Atty. John Matthew Geschke

Mr. John Matthew Geschke is a lawyer practicing corporate, venture capital, mergers & acquisitions.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 31 yrs experience 31 year
Call (650) 382-1759 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John Matthew Geschke at a glance

John Matthew Geschke is a Norwest Venture Partners based in Palo Alto, California. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in Georgia (Inactive) (1995) and California (1997). Educated at Stanford Law School (J.D., 1995) and Princeton University (A.B., 1992). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mr. John Matthew Geschke is a lawyer practicing corporate, venture capital, mergers & acquisitions
  • John received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • John practices in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Matthew Geschke's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Matthew Geschke 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 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 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

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Where is John Matthew Geschke's law office located?
John Matthew Geschke's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Matthew Geschke handle?
John Matthew Geschke focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Matthew Geschke practiced law?
John Matthew Geschke has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did John Matthew Geschke go to law school?
John Matthew Geschke earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (A.B., 1992).
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Education

J.D.
Stanford Law School
- 1995
A.B.
Princeton University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Georgia (Inactive)
Admitted: 1995
California
Admitted: 1997

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