Atty. John Michael Borkholder

Atty. John Michael Borkholder

John Michael Borkholder is a lawyer practicing corporate. John received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina in 1992, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Santa Clara Santa Clara 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About John Michael Borkholder at a glance

John Michael Borkholder is a Maxygen Inc. based in Santa Clara, California. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in California (1998) and New York (1999). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1998) and University of North Carolina (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Santa Clara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Michael Borkholder is a lawyer practicing corporate
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina in 1992, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • John practices in Santa Clara, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael Borkholder's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Michael Borkholder 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 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 Santa Clara 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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Where is John Michael Borkholder's law office located?
John Michael Borkholder's law practice is located in Santa Clara, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Michael Borkholder handle?
John Michael Borkholder focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Michael Borkholder practiced law?
John Michael Borkholder has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did John Michael Borkholder go to law school?
John Michael Borkholder earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1992).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 1998
B.A.
University of North Carolina
- 1992

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1998
New York
Admitted: 1999

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