Atty. John Peter Gourary

Atty. John Peter Gourary

John Peter Gourary is a lawyer practicing life sciences / biotechnology, corporate, finance and 6 other areas of law. John received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years.

New York New York 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About John Peter Gourary at a glance

John Peter Gourary is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Covington & Burling LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in New York (1983). Educated at Columbia University (J.D. Harlan, 1982) and Princeton University (A.B., 1979). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Peter Gourary is a lawyer practicing life sciences / biotechnology, corporate, finance and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • John practices at Covington & Burling LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John Peter Gourary's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Peter Gourary 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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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

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Where is John Peter Gourary's law office located?
John Peter Gourary's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Covington & Burling LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Peter Gourary handle?
John Peter Gourary focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Peter Gourary practiced law?
John Peter Gourary has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did John Peter Gourary go to law school?
John Peter Gourary earned their education at (J.D. Harlan, 1982); (A.B., 1979).
How can I contact John Peter Gourary for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Harlan
Columbia University
- 1982
A.B.
Princeton University
- 1979

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1983

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