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John Grugan

John Grugan

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

John C. Grugan represents clients in government investigations and complex litigation brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the U.S. Department of Justice, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and state attorneys general. In addition, John has substantial experience working with boards of directors, audit committees, and corporate management to direct corporate internal investigations. John’s experience includes numerous engagements in which he handled corporate investigations and related negotiations with the government, after which the government declined to prosecute or pursue litigation.

Career

Admissions: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit, U.S. Supreme Court

Professional Memberships

Chair, Board of Trustees of St. Joseph’s Preparatory School

Chair, Good360 Board of Directors

Member, Franklin Institute Executive Corporate Board

Past President, Neighborhood Club of Bala Cynwyd

Personal

Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1998)

Editor-in-Chief, Temple Law Review

University of Pennsylvania (B.A. 1992)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: Securities - Pennsylvania

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
John Grugan acts for companies in enforcement proceedings and significant investigations, both internal and external. He provides additional expertise in class action litigation.

Strengths

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  • I have great trust in John Grugan, his judgment is sound and the courses he suggests lead to success.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA
  • John is the best outside counsel we have ever worked with. We view him as absolutely critical to our continued success.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA

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