Atty. John Palmer Kern

Atty. John Palmer Kern

John Palmer Kern is a lawyer practicing international law, commercial, litigation. John received a B.A. degree from Grinnell College in 1994, and has been licensed for 26 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 26 yrs experience 26 year
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About John Palmer Kern at a glance

John Palmer Kern is a business, litigation, and international attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in California Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in all California state and federal courts (2000). Educated at Cornell University Law School (J.D. Comparative, 1999) and Grinnell College (B.A. Political, 1994). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Palmer Kern is a lawyer practicing international law, commercial, litigation
  • John received a B.A. degree from Grinnell College in 1994, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • John practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Palmer Kern's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Palmer Kern 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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Civil Litigation

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International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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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 Francisco 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 Palmer Kern

Where is John Palmer Kern's law office located?
John Palmer Kern's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Palmer Kern handle?
John Palmer Kern focuses on business, litigation, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Palmer Kern practiced law?
John Palmer Kern has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did John Palmer Kern go to law school?
John Palmer Kern earned their education at (J.D. Comparative, 1999); (B.A. Political, 1994).
How can I contact John Palmer Kern for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Comparative
Cornell University Law School
- 1999
B.A. Political
Grinnell College
- 1994

Bar Admissions

California Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in all California state and federal courts
Admitted: 2000

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