Atty. Gerald B Hanifan

Atty. Gerald B Hanifan

Gerald B Hanifan is a lawyer practicing mediation, civil litigation, real estate. Gerald received a B.S. degree from Seton Hall University in 1961, and has been licensed for 58 years.

Newton Newton 58 yrs experience 58 year
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About Gerald B Hanifan at a glance

Gerald B Hanifan is a real estate, litigation, and adr attorney based in Newton, New Jersey. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in New Jersey U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1968). Educated at Seton Hall University (J.D., 1968) and Seton Hall University (B.S., 1961). Serands clients in Newton, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Gerald B Hanifan is a lawyer practicing mediation, civil litigation, real estate
  • Gerald received a B.S. degree from Seton Hall University in 1961, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • Gerald practices in Newton, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Gerald B Hanifan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerald B Hanifan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Gerald B Hanifan is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Newton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Gerald B Hanifan's law office located?
Gerald B Hanifan's law practice is located in Newton, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gerald B Hanifan handle?
Gerald B Hanifan focuses on real estate, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Gerald B Hanifan practiced law?
Gerald B Hanifan has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did Gerald B Hanifan go to law school?
Gerald B Hanifan earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (B.S., 1961).
How can I contact Gerald B Hanifan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University
- 1968
B.S.
Seton Hall University
- 1961

Bar Admissions

New Jersey U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1968

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