Atty. John Philip Howitt

Atty. John Philip Howitt

John Philip Howitt is a lawyer practicing banking & finance. John received a A.B. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years.

New York New York 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About John Philip Howitt at a glance

John Philip Howitt is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Clifford Chance LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in California (1978) and New York (1988). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles (J.D., 1978) and University of California at Los Angeles (A.B., 1975). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Philip Howitt is a lawyer practicing banking & finance
  • John received a A.B. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • John practices at Clifford Chance LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John Philip Howitt's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate 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 Philip Howitt's law office located?
John Philip Howitt's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Clifford Chance LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Philip Howitt handle?
John Philip Howitt focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Philip Howitt practiced law?
John Philip Howitt has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did John Philip Howitt go to law school?
John Philip Howitt earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (A.B., 1975).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1978
A.B.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1975

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1978
New York
Admitted: 1988

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