Atty. William Farnham Johnson

Atty. William Farnham Johnson

Mr. William Farnham Johnson is a lawyer practicing securities / investment fraud, white collar criminal defense, white collar criminal defense and securities enforcement and 5 other areas of law.

New York New York 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About William Farnham Johnson at a glance

William Farnham Johnson is a Partner, White Collar Criminal Defense and Securities Enforcement based in New York, New York, practicing at Fried Frank Harris Shriver And Jacobson Llp. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1991), District of Columbia (1993), and New York US District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York US Court of Appeals f (1997). Educated at Ohio Wesleyan University (B.A., 1988) and American University, Washington College of Law J.D. 1991 Note and Comment Editor American University, Washington College of Law J.D. American University Law Review (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. William Farnham Johnson is a lawyer practicing securities / investment fraud, white collar criminal defense, white collar criminal defense and securities enforcement and 5 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • William practices at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

William Farnham Johnson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Farnham Johnson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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White Collar Crimes

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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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 William Farnham Johnson

Where is William Farnham Johnson's law office located?
William Farnham Johnson's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Fried Frank Harris Shriver And Jacobson Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Farnham Johnson handle?
William Farnham Johnson focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William Farnham Johnson practiced law?
William Farnham Johnson has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did William Farnham Johnson go to law school?
William Farnham Johnson earned their education at (B.A., 1988); (—).
How can I contact William Farnham Johnson for a consultation?
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Education

B.A.
Ohio Wesleyan University
- 1988
American University, Washington College of Law J.D. 1991 Note and Comment Editor American University, Washington College of Law J.D. American University Law Review
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1991
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1993
New York US District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York US Court of Appeals f
Admitted: 1997

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