Atty. John Townsend Bostelman

Atty. John Townsend Bostelman

John Townsend Bostelman is a lawyer practicing broker-dealer regulation, commodities, corporate & incorporation. John received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years.

New York New York 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About John Townsend Bostelman at a glance

John Townsend Bostelman is a Retired Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Sullivan And Cromwell Llp. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on formation and securities. Admitted to practice in New York (1980). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D., 1979) and Yale University (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Townsend Bostelman is a lawyer practicing broker-dealer regulation, commodities, corporate & incorporation
  • John received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • John practices at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John Townsend Bostelman's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Securities Law

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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 Townsend Bostelman's law office located?
John Townsend Bostelman's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Sullivan And Cromwell Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Townsend Bostelman handle?
John Townsend Bostelman focuses on formation, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Townsend Bostelman practiced law?
John Townsend Bostelman has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did John Townsend Bostelman go to law school?
John Townsend Bostelman earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1975).
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Education

J.D.
Columbia Law School
- 1979
B.A.
Yale University
- 1975

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1980

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