Atty. John Michael Knapke

Atty. John Michael Knapke

John Michael Knapke is a lawyer practicing advertising, corporate and financial services. John received a B.A. degree from Ohio State University in 2007, and has been licensed for 15 years.

New York New York 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Profile Summary

About John Michael Knapke at a glance

John Michael Knapke is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on business and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (2011). Educated at Cornell University Law School (J.D., 2010) and Ohio State University (B.A., 2007). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Michael Knapke is a lawyer practicing advertising, corporate and financial services
  • John received a B.A. degree from Ohio State University in 2007, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • John practices at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael Knapke's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Michael Knapke 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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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Michael Knapke

Where is John Michael Knapke's law office located?
John Michael Knapke'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 Knapke handle?
John Michael Knapke focuses on business, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Michael Knapke practiced law?
John Michael Knapke has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did John Michael Knapke go to law school?
John Michael Knapke earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A., 2007).
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Education

J.D.
Cornell University Law School
- 2010
B.A.
Ohio State University
- 2007

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2011

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