Atty. John A Fearns

Atty. John A Fearns

John A Fearns is a lawyer practicing litigation, civil law, civil rights. John received a B.A. degree from Seton Hall University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Secaucus Secaucus 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About John A Fearns at a glance

John A Fearns is a litigation and civil rights attorney based in Secaucus, New Jersey. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1979), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1979), and New York (1985). Educated at Seton Hall Law School (J.D., 1979) and Seton Hall University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Secaucus, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John A Fearns is a lawyer practicing litigation, civil law, civil rights
  • John received a B.A. degree from Seton Hall University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • John practices in Secaucus, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

John A Fearns's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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 Secaucus 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 John A Fearns's law office located?
John A Fearns's law practice is located in Secaucus, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John A Fearns handle?
John A Fearns focuses on litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has John A Fearns practiced law?
John A Fearns has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did John A Fearns go to law school?
John A Fearns earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1975).
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What awards or recognition has John A Fearns received?
John A Fearns's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Seton Hall Law School
- 1979
B.A.
Seton Hall University
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1979
New York
Admitted: 1985

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