John L. Jernigan
About John L. Jernigan
John L. Jernigan is a lawyer based in Raleigh, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1995. John L. Jernigan is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Banking and Finance Law
- Corporate Law
- Financial Services Regulation Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
Current Firm: Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan LLP
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1967, Davidson College, graduated 1964, and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, graduated 1967
Location: Raleigh, NC
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