Atty. John A Ridley

Atty. John A Ridley

John A Ridley is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law, bankruptcy & debt and 6 other areas of law. John received a A.B. degree from St.

Florham Park Florham Park 58 yrs experience 58 year
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About John A Ridley at a glance

John A Ridley is a Partner based in Florham Park, New Jersey. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on formation, employment, business, bankruptcy, and class action. Admitted to practice in New Jersey U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, First Ci (1968). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1968) and St. Peter's College (A.B., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Florham Park, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John A Ridley is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law, bankruptcy & debt and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from St. Peter's College in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • John practices in Florham Park, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

John A Ridley's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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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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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Class Action

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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 Florham Park 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 Ridley

Where is John A Ridley's law office located?
John A Ridley's law practice is located in Florham Park, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John A Ridley handle?
John A Ridley focuses on formation, employment, business, bankruptcy, class action. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has John A Ridley practiced law?
John A Ridley has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did John A Ridley go to law school?
John A Ridley earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (A.B., 1965).
How can I contact John A Ridley for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John A Ridley received?
John A Ridley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1968
A.B.
St. Peter's College
- 1965

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Jersey U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, First Ci
Admitted: 1968

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