Atty. George W. Lithco

Atty. George W. Lithco

Mr. Lithco is a partner in Jacobowitz and Gubits, LLP.

Walden Walden 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About George W. Lithco at a glance

George W. Lithco is an Of Counsel based in Walden, New York, practicing at J&G Law, LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on zoning. Admitted to practice in New York (1987), Connecticut (1987), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1988), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1988). Educated at Pace University School of Law J.D. (—) and State University of New York at New Paltz (—). Active member of Orange County, New York State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Walden, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Lithco is a partner in Jacobowitz and Gubits, LLP. Since joining the firm in 1989, George has represented private clients before municipal planning and zoning boards of appeal, as well as state and county regulatory agencies
  • He has also served as counsel to municipal planning boards and zoning boards of appeal in communities represented by the firm
  • Mr. Lithco is a member of the Orange County, New York State and American Bar Associations and is a recipient of the American Jurisprudence Awards in Land Use Law and Property Law
  • He served with the U.S
  • Army, and was also a member of the United States Foreign Service, serving as Vice-Consul, U.S
  • Embassy to the Philippines
  • George graduated from the State University of New York at New Paltz and received his Juris Doctor degree in 1987 from Pace University
  • Mr. Lithco was admitted to the New York State Bar and the Connecticut Bar in 1987
  • He is admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
  • Representative Clients • Fairview Fire District • Mercedes Benz of Orange County, LLC • RD Management, LLC • Town of New Paltz Planning Board • Wallkill Valley Land Trust Honors and Awards • American Jurisprudence Land Use/Property Law Professional Associations and Memberships • Orange County Bar Association • New York Bar Association • American Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

George W. Lithco's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases George W. Lithco handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Land Use & Zoning

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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 Walden 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 George W. Lithco

Where is George W. Lithco's law office located?
George W. Lithco's law practice is located in Walden, New York. The firm is J&G Law, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does George W. Lithco handle?
George W. Lithco focuses on zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has George W. Lithco practiced law?
George W. Lithco has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
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Education

Pace University School of Law J.D.
- In Progress
State University of New York at New Paltz
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1987
Connecticut
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1988

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