Atty. John William Benson

Atty. John William Benson

John William Benson is a lawyer practicing real estate, bankruptcy, restructuring & creditors' rights, real estate finance, capital markets & commercial mortgage servicing and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Duquesne University, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Atlanta Atlanta 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About John William Benson at a glance

John William Benson is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practforg at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. They haand 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1987) and New York (2019). Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 1987) and Duquesne University B.A. (—). Actiand member of Professional Activities Member, Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Finance Council Member, American Bar Association Member, State Bar of Georgia Member, Atlanta Bar Association Member, Commercial Real Estate Finance Section, Mortgage Bankers Association. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John William Benson is a lawyer practicing real estate, bankruptcy, restructuring & creditors' rights, real estate finance, capital markets & commercial mortgage servicing and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Duquesne University, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • John practices at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP in Atlanta, GA

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practforg law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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John William Benson's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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John William Benson has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
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Education

J.D.
University of Houston Law Center
- 1987
Duquesne University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1987
New York
Admitted: 2019

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