Atty. John Andrew Kancans

Atty. John Andrew Kancans

John Andrew Kancans is a lawyer practicing real estate law, commercial law, litigation and 2 other areas of law. John Andrew received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years.

New York New York 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About John Andrew Kancans at a glance

John Andrew Kancans is a criminal defense, business, real estate, litigation, and elder law attorney based in New York, New York. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1979), New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (1984), and New Jersey (1988). Educated at Hamline University (J.D., 1979) and University of Minnesota (B.A., 1974). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Andrew Kancans is a lawyer practicing real estate law, commercial law, litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • John Andrew received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • John Andrew practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John Andrew Kancans's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Elder 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Andrew Kancans

Where is John Andrew Kancans's law office located?
John Andrew Kancans's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Andrew Kancans handle?
John Andrew Kancans focuses on criminal defense, business, real estate, litigation, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Andrew Kancans practiced law?
John Andrew Kancans has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did John Andrew Kancans go to law school?
John Andrew Kancans earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact John Andrew Kancans for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hamline University
- 1979
B.A.
University of Minnesota
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1979
New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of
Admitted: 1984
New Jersey
Admitted: 1988

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