Atty. John C. Fenningham
Phi Alpha Theta. Law Clerk to Honorable Joseph L.
Commercial Transactions & More Attorney · Serving Trevose, PA · 50+ Years Experience
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About John C. Fenningham at a Glance
John C. Fenningham is a Member based in Trevose, Pennsylvania, practicing at Fenningham, Dempster & Coval LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, zoning, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1976), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1976), U.S. Supreme Court (1979), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1981). Educated at Rutgers University (J.D., 1975) and LaSalle College (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bucks County (Treasurer, 1979-1980 Secretary, 1991-1993 Director, 1980-1982 1994-1996), Pennsylvania and American (Member, Corporation, Banking and Business Law Sections) Bar Associations Bucks County Estate Planning Council. Serves clients in Trevose, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John C. Fenningham
- Phi Alpha Theta
- Law Clerk to Honorable Joseph L. McGlynn, Jr., U.S
- District for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA., 1975-1977
- Law Officer, United States Power Squadron, Pennsway, 1980-1999
- Chairman and Member, Zoning Hearing Board, Northampton Township, Bucks County, 1993—
- Solicitor, Building Code Board of Appeals (2000—), and Chairman, Community Center Advisory Committee, Northampton Township, Bucks County, 2001-2002
- Special Litigation Counsel, County of Bucks, 2003—
- Special Counsel, Lancaster County Convention Center Authority, 2005—
Practice Areas Explained
John C. Fenningham's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John C. Fenningham handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Trevose.
Estate Planning & Probate in Trevose
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business & Corporate Law in Trevose
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Trevose
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Land Use & Zoning in Trevose
John C. Fenningham is one of 39,875 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Product Liability in Trevose
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Trevose
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Trevose are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Trevose Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Trevose-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Trevose Choose John C. Fenningham
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John C. Fenningham's practice in the field of estate planning, business, real estate, zoning, and product liability.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John C. Fenningham brings 50+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Pennsylvania, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and U.S. Supreme Court, John C. Fenningham can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering estate planning, business, and real estate, John C. Fenningham can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Trevose
A Trevose-based practice means John C. Fenningham attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues John C. Fenningham Handles in Trevose
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