Atty. John Thomas Sheridan

Atty. John Thomas Sheridan

John Thomas Sheridan is a lawyer practicing corporate law, securities, business law and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.S.C. degree from Santa Clara University in 1980, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About John Thomas Sheridan at a glance

John Thomas Sheridan is a business, m&a, and securities attorney based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in California (1986). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1986) and Santa Clara University (B.S.C., 1980). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Thomas Sheridan is a lawyer practicing corporate law, securities, business law and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S.C. degree from Santa Clara University in 1980, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • John practices at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Thomas Sheridan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Thomas Sheridan 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

John Thomas Sheridan is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in California →

Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Thomas Sheridan

Where is John Thomas Sheridan's law office located?
John Thomas Sheridan's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Thomas Sheridan handle?
John Thomas Sheridan focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Thomas Sheridan practiced law?
John Thomas Sheridan has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did John Thomas Sheridan go to law school?
John Thomas Sheridan earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.S.C., 1980).
How can I contact John Thomas Sheridan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 1986
B.S.C.
Santa Clara University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1986

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