Atty. John Redferne Cannell

Atty. John Redferne Cannell

John Redferne Cannell is a lawyer practicing corporate law. John received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1958, and has been licensed for 65 years.

New York New York 65 yrs experience 65 year
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Profile Summary

About John Redferne Cannell at a glance

John Redferne Cannell is a Retired Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in New York (1961). Educated at Columbia Law School (LL.B., 1961) and Princeton University (A.B., 1958). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Redferne Cannell is a lawyer practicing corporate law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1958, and has been licensed for 65 years
  • John practices at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John Redferne Cannell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Redferne Cannell 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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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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Frequently Asked

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Where is John Redferne Cannell's law office located?
John Redferne Cannell's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Redferne Cannell handle?
John Redferne Cannell focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Redferne Cannell practiced law?
John Redferne Cannell has 65+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1961.
Where did John Redferne Cannell go to law school?
John Redferne Cannell earned their education at (LL.B., 1961); (A.B., 1958).
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What awards or recognition has John Redferne Cannell received?
John Redferne Cannell's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

LL.B.
Columbia Law School
- 1961
A.B.
Princeton University
- 1958

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1961

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