Atty. John Shepard
John Shepard is a lawyer practicing real estate, estate planning, family. John received a B.A. degree from St.
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John Shepard is a Member based in Rochester, New York, practicing at Upstate Legal Center of John V. Shepard. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on family law, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in New York (1980). Educated at University of Buffalo (J.D., 1979) and St. Lawrence University (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Rochester, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Shepard is a lawyer practicing real estate, estate planning, family
- John received a B.A. degree from St. Lawrence University in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years
- John practices at Upstate Legal Center of John V. Shepard in Rochester, NY
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John Shepard's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Shepard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
John Shepard is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in New York →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John Shepard is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →
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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 Rochester 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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