Atty. John Stephen Herbert

Atty. John Stephen Herbert

John Stephen Herbert is a lawyer practicing corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, tax and 1 other area of law. John received a M.B.A. degree from Harvard Business School, and has been licensed for 46 years.

New York New York 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About John Stephen Herbert at a glance

John Stephen Herbert is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at King & Spalding LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business, tax, m&a, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (1980). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D., 1978) and Harvard Business School M.B.A. University of Pennsylvania B.A. (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Stephen Herbert is a lawyer practicing corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, tax and 1 other area of law
  • John received a M.B.A. degree from Harvard Business School, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • John practices at King & Spalding LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John Stephen Herbert's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Stephen Herbert 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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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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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

Common questions about John Stephen Herbert

Where is John Stephen Herbert's law office located?
John Stephen Herbert's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is King & Spalding LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Stephen Herbert handle?
John Stephen Herbert focuses on business, tax, m&a, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Stephen Herbert practiced law?
John Stephen Herbert has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did John Stephen Herbert go to law school?
John Stephen Herbert earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (—).
How can I contact John Stephen Herbert for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University Law School
- 1978
Harvard Business School M.B.A. University of Pennsylvania B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1980

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