Atty. John Phillip Macmaster

Atty. John Phillip Macmaster

Atty. John Phillip Macmaster is a lawyer practicing captive insurance, mergers & acquisitions, private equity and 8 other areas of law.

Atlanta Atlanta 51 yrs experience 51 year
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About John Phillip Macmaster at a glance

John Phillip Macmaster is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on formation, trusts, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1975), New York (1990), and Georgia (2001). Educated at University of Wisconsin School of Law J.D. with honors (—) and Cornell University, College of Arts & Sciences A.B. Cornell University, College of Engineering (—). Active member of American Bar Association (Tax Section) New York State Bar Association (Tax Section) National Association of Bond Lawyers International Fiscal Association. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Atty. John Phillip Macmaster is a lawyer practicing captive insurance, mergers & acquisitions, private equity and 8 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Cornell University, College of Arts & Sciences, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • John practices at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

John Phillip Macmaster's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Trusts

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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Tax Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Phillip Macmaster

Where is John Phillip Macmaster's law office located?
John Phillip Macmaster's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Phillip Macmaster handle?
John Phillip Macmaster focuses on formation, trusts, business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has John Phillip Macmaster practiced law?
John Phillip Macmaster has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
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Education

University of Wisconsin School of Law J.D. with honors
- In Progress
Cornell University, College of Arts & Sciences A.B. Cornell University, College of Engineering
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1975
New York
Admitted: 1990
Georgia
Admitted: 2001

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