Atty. Joanna Hancock

Atty. Joanna Hancock

Joanna Hancock is a lawyer practicing real estate, construction / development, tax and 1 other area of law. Joanna received a degree from University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, and has been licensed for 30 years.

New York New York 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About Joanna Hancock at a glance

Joanna Hancock is a real estate and tax attorney based in New York, New York. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Scotland (1996) and New York (2010). Educated at University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland LL.B. Hons. (—) and University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland Dip.LP. (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joanna Hancock is a lawyer practicing real estate, construction / development, tax and 1 other area of law
  • Joanna received a degree from University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Joanna practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Joanna Hancock's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joanna Hancock 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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Tax Law

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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 New York 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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Joanna Hancock's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Joanna Hancock focuses on real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Joanna Hancock practiced law?
Joanna Hancock has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
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Education

University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland LL.B. Hons.
- In Progress
University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland Dip.LP.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Scotland
Admitted: 1996
New York
Admitted: 2010

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