Atty. John A Maher

Atty. John A Maher

John A Maher is a lawyer practicing litigation in all courts, commercial law, securities law and 5 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Vermont in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Summit Summit 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About John A Maher at a glance

John A Maher is a Member based in Summit, New Jersey, practicing at John A. Maher. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on employment, business, securities, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1980), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1980), New York (1981), and U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York (1981). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1980) and University of Vermont (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Summit and New Jersey State (Member, Civil Trial Bar Section) Bar Associations The Association of the Bar of the City of New York Federal Bar Council. Serands clients in Summit, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John A Maher is a lawyer practicing litigation in all courts, commercial law, securities law and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Vermont in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • John practices at John A. Maher in Summit, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

John A Maher's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

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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 Summit 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 John A Maher

Where is John A Maher's law office located?
John A Maher's law practice is located in Summit, New Jersey. The firm is John A. Maher. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John A Maher handle?
John A Maher focuses on employment, business, securities, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has John A Maher practiced law?
John A Maher has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did John A Maher go to law school?
John A Maher earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact John A Maher for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John A Maher received?
John A Maher's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Fordham University
- 1980
B.A.
University of Vermont
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1980
New York
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1996

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