Atty. Hans J. O'Connell

Atty. Hans J. O'Connell

Hans J. O'Connell is a lawyer.

Hackensack Hackensack 53 yrs experience 53 year
Call (551) 354-0355 Book Appointment

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About Hans J. O'Connell at a glance

Hans J. O'Connell is a Member based in Hackensack, New Jersey, practicing at Griffiths & O'Connell. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in New York (1973), New Jersey (1974), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1974), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1975). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1972) and Fordham University (A.B., 1969). Active member of New Jersey State (Member, Special Committee on the Proposed Model Rules of Professional Conduct) and New York State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Hackensack, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Hans J. O'Connell is a lawyer
  • Hans J. received a A.B. degree from Fordham University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Hans J. practices at Griffiths & O'Connell in Hackensack, NJ

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 Hackensack 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 Hans J. O'Connell's law office located?
Hans J. O'Connell's law practice is located in Hackensack, New Jersey. The firm is Griffiths & O'Connell. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Hans J. O'Connell practiced law?
Hans J. O'Connell has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Hans J. O'Connell go to law school?
Hans J. O'Connell earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (A.B., 1969).
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University
- 1972
A.B.
Fordham University
- 1969

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1973
New Jersey
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1976

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