John F. Savarese
About John F. Savarese
John F. Savarese is a lawyer based in New York, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. John F. Savarese is recognized in the following practice areas:
- New York, New York
- Corporate Compliance Law
- Corporate Governance Law
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
Current Firm: Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
Education: Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1989
Location: New York, NY
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