Atty. John C. Prather

Atty. John C. Prather

John C. Prather is a lawyer practicing criminal prosecution, civil litigation, construction contracts and 1 other area of law.

New York New York 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About John C. Prather at a glance

John C. Prather is a criminal defense, construction, and litigation attorney based in New York, New York. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (Inactive) (1977), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1979), U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina (1980), and New York (1983). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 1977) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., 1974). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John C. Prather is a lawyer practicing criminal prosecution, civil litigation, construction contracts and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • John practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John C. Prather's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John C. Prather handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John C. Prather

Where is John C. Prather's law office located?
John C. Prather's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John C. Prather handle?
John C. Prather focuses on criminal defense, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John C. Prather practiced law?
John C. Prather has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did John C. Prather go to law school?
John C. Prather earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact John C. Prather for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1977
B.A.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1974

Bar Admissions

North Carolina (Inactive)
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina
Admitted: 1980
New York
Admitted: 1983

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