Atty. John B. Garrity

Atty. John B. Garrity

John B. Garrity is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, criminal law, matrimonial law and 3 other areas of law.

Poughkeepsie Poughkeepsie 50 yrs experience 50 year
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About John B. Garrity at a glance

John B. Garrity is a City J. based in Poughkeepsie, New York. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on wills, probate, criminal defense, family law, and real estate. Admitted to practice in New York (1976), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1977), U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire (1995), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1998). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1975) and Fordham University (B.A., 1971). Serands clients in Poughkeepsie, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John B. Garrity is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, criminal law, matrimonial law and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Fordham University in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • John practices in Poughkeepsie, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John B. Garrity's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Probate

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Real Estate 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 Poughkeepsie 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 B. Garrity

Where is John B. Garrity's law office located?
John B. Garrity's law practice is located in Poughkeepsie, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John B. Garrity handle?
John B. Garrity focuses on wills, probate, criminal defense, family law, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John B. Garrity practiced law?
John B. Garrity has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did John B. Garrity go to law school?
John B. Garrity earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact John B. Garrity for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Suffolk University
- 1975
B.A.
Fordham University
- 1971

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 1998

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