Atty. John Pitfield

Atty. John Pitfield

John Pitfield is a lawyer practicing business law, technology law, private equity and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years.

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Profile Summary

About John Pitfield at a glance

John Pitfield is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, and internet. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1997). Educated at University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (LL.B., 1997) and Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada (B.A., 1994). Active member of Boston and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Pitfield is a lawyer practicing business law, technology law, private equity and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • John practices at Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

John Pitfield's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Pitfield 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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Internet & Cyber Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Pitfield

Where is John Pitfield's law office located?
John Pitfield's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Pitfield handle?
John Pitfield focuses on business, m&a, securities, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has John Pitfield practiced law?
John Pitfield has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did John Pitfield go to law school?
John Pitfield earned their education at (LL.B., 1997); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact John Pitfield for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- 1997
B.A.
Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1997

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