John K. Villa
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2006 About John K. Villa
John K. Villa is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. John K. Villa is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Banking and Finance Law
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Corporate Governance Law
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
- Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Litigation - Securities
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
Current Firm: Williams & Connolly LLP
Education: The University of Michigan Law School, J.D., graduated 1975
Location: Washington, DC
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