Atty. John Walter Kaufmann

Atty. John Walter Kaufmann

John Walter Kaufmann is a lawyer practicing securities / investment fraud, corporate, finance and 2 other areas of law. John received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1972, and has been licensed for 59 years.

New York New York 59 yrs experience 59 year
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About John Walter Kaufmann at a glance

John Walter Kaufmann is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Dorsey & Whitney LLP. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1967), Ohio (Inactive) (1975), and New York (1982). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1975) and Princeton University (A.B., 1972). Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York American Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Walter Kaufmann is a lawyer practicing securities / investment fraud, corporate, finance and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1972, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • John practices at Dorsey & Whitney LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John Walter Kaufmann's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Walter Kaufmann 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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Consumer Protection

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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

Common questions about John Walter Kaufmann

Where is John Walter Kaufmann's law office located?
John Walter Kaufmann's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Dorsey & Whitney LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Walter Kaufmann handle?
John Walter Kaufmann focuses on business, m&a, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Walter Kaufmann practiced law?
John Walter Kaufmann has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did John Walter Kaufmann go to law school?
John Walter Kaufmann earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (A.B., 1972).
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1975
A.B.
Princeton University
- 1972

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1967
Ohio (Inactive)
Admitted: 1975
New York
Admitted: 1982

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