Wells, John, 1770-1823
John Wells (1770-1823) was a lawyer in New York State responsible for founding the oldest law firm in the United States: Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft.
Wells was born in Cherry Balley, Otsego County in 1770. In addition to being the founder of what is known today as Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, he is also renowned for his partnership with George Washington Strong: one of the earliest legal partnerships in the new nation. Their practice centered on maritime law, real estate and wills, commercial claims, and more. Their clientele included many notable New York companies and private citizens.
From the guide to the John Wells Letters, 1803-1823, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries)
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| referencedIn | Tontine Coffee-House Records, 1738-1879 (bulk 1791-1871) | New-York Historical Society | |
| creatorOf | Tontine Coffee-House. Records, 1738-1872. | Churchill County Museum | |
| referencedIn | Strong, George W. (George Washington), 1783-1855. Letterbooks, 1804-1853. | New-York Historical Society | |
| creatorOf | John Wells Letters, 1803-1823 | Syracuse University. Library. Special Collections Research Center |
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Birth 1770
Death 1823
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