Atty. John Bernard Meade

Atty. John Bernard Meade

John Bernard Meade is a lawyer practicing litigation, adoption, energy / utilities and 1 other area of law. John has been licensed for 26 years.

New York New York 26 yrs experience 26 year
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About John Bernard Meade at a glance

John Bernard Meade is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on adoption, litigation, and energy. Admitted to practice in Ireland and England and Wales (2000) and New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of (2002). Educated at Osgoode Hall Law School of York University (LL.M. St., 1997). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Bernard Meade is a lawyer practicing litigation, adoption, energy / utilities and 1 other area of law
  • John has been licensed for 26 years
  • John practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John Bernard Meade's Areas of Practice

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

Adoption

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Civil Litigation

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Energy & Utilities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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

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Where is John Bernard Meade's law office located?
John Bernard Meade's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Bernard Meade handle?
John Bernard Meade focuses on adoption, litigation, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Bernard Meade practiced law?
John Bernard Meade has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did John Bernard Meade go to law school?
John Bernard Meade earned their education at (LL.M. St., 1997).
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Education

LL.M. St.
Osgoode Hall Law School of York University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Ireland and England and Wales
Admitted: 2000
New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of
Admitted: 2002

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