Atty. John Michael Desisto

Atty. John Michael Desisto

John Michael Desisto is a lawyer practicing corporate / incorporation, advertising. John received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 2003, and has been licensed for 17 years.

New York New York 17 yrs experience 17 year
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About John Michael Desisto at a glance

John Michael Desisto is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on formation and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (2009). Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 2008) and Boston College (B.A., 2003). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Michael Desisto is a lawyer practicing corporate / incorporation, advertising
  • John received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 2003, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • John practices at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael Desisto's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Michael Desisto handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is John Michael Desisto's law office located?
John Michael Desisto's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Michael Desisto handle?
John Michael Desisto focuses on formation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Michael Desisto practiced law?
John Michael Desisto has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did John Michael Desisto go to law school?
John Michael Desisto earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2003).
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Education

J.D.
Boston College Law School
- 2008
B.A.
Boston College
- 2003

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2009

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