Atty. John Michael Tolpa

Atty. John Michael Tolpa

John Michael Tolpa is a lawyer practicing securities offerings, financial markets and services, venture capital and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from Cornell University, College of Engineering in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years.

San Diego San Diego 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About John Michael Tolpa at a glance

John Michael Tolpa is an Associate based in San Diego, California, practicing at Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1999), New York (2000), and California (2003). Educated at Cornell Law School (J.D., 1999) and Cornell University, College of Engineering (B.S., 1996). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Michael Tolpa is a lawyer practicing securities offerings, financial markets and services, venture capital and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Cornell University, College of Engineering in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • John practices at Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael Tolpa's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Michael Tolpa 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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Securities Law

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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 San Diego 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

Common questions about John Michael Tolpa

Where is John Michael Tolpa's law office located?
John Michael Tolpa's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Michael Tolpa handle?
John Michael Tolpa focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Michael Tolpa practiced law?
John Michael Tolpa has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did John Michael Tolpa go to law school?
John Michael Tolpa earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.S., 1996).
How can I contact John Michael Tolpa for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cornell Law School
- 1999
B.S.
Cornell University, College of Engineering
- 1996

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1999
New York
Admitted: 2000
California
Admitted: 2003

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