Atty. Joan McSherry

Atty. Joan McSherry

Joan McSherry is a lawyer practicing family law, contracts law, municipal law and 2 other areas of law. Joan received a B.S. degree from St.

Somerville Somerville 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About Joan McSherry at a glance

Joan McSherry is a Member based in Somerville, New Jersey, practicing at Joan McSherry. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on contracts, family law, consumer, government, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1980) and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1980). Educated at Seton Hall School of Law (J.D., 1979) and St. Peters College (B.S., 1970). Serands clients in Somerville, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joan McSherry is a lawyer practicing family law, contracts law, municipal law and 2 other areas of law
  • Joan received a B.S. degree from St. Peters College in 1970, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Joan practices at Joan McSherry in Somerville, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Joan McSherry's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Family Law

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Consumer Protection

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Government & Administrative Law

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Landlord & Tenant

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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 Somerville 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joan McSherry

Where is Joan McSherry's law office located?
Joan McSherry's law practice is located in Somerville, New Jersey. The firm is Joan McSherry. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joan McSherry handle?
Joan McSherry focuses on contracts, family law, consumer, government, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Joan McSherry practiced law?
Joan McSherry has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Joan McSherry go to law school?
Joan McSherry earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.S., 1970).
How can I contact Joan McSherry for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Seton Hall School of Law
- 1979
B.S.
St. Peters College
- 1970

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1980

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