Atty. John A. Gemelli

Atty. John A. Gemelli

John A. Gemelli practices at Gemelli Gross Shapiro & Marino Read Full Bio

Forest Hills Forest Hills 41 yrs experience 41 year
Call (332) 264-8045 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John A. Gemelli at a glance

John A. Gemelli is a Founding Partner based in Forest Hills, New York, practicing at Gemelli Gross Shapiro & Marino. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, trusts, child custody, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in New York (1985), U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1996), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1996). Educated at Dayton Law School (J.D., 1984) and State University of New York at Buffalo (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Queens County and New York State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Forest Hills, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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John A. Gemelli practices at Gemelli Gross Shapiro & Marino Read Full Bio

Practice Areas Explained

John A. Gemelli's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Wills

John A. Gemelli is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in New York →

Trusts

John A. Gemelli is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in New York →

Child Custody & Visitation

John A. Gemelli is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in New York →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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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 Forest Hills 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John A. Gemelli

Where is John A. Gemelli's law office located?
John A. Gemelli's law practice is located in Forest Hills, New York. The firm is Gemelli Gross Shapiro & Marino. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John A. Gemelli handle?
John A. Gemelli focuses on divorce, wills, trusts, child custody, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John A. Gemelli practiced law?
John A. Gemelli has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did John A. Gemelli go to law school?
John A. Gemelli earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact John A. Gemelli for a consultation?
You can contact John A. Gemelli directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John A. Gemelli received?
John A. Gemelli's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Dayton Law School
- 1984
B.A.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1977

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1996

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