Atty. John C. Hart

Atty. John C. Hart

Mr. Hart concentrates his practice in the areas of business, banking and commercial law.

Albany Albany 42 yrs experience 42 year
Call (518) 487-7776 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John C. Hart at a glance

John C. Hart is an Of Counsel based in Albany, New York, practicing at Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in New York (1984). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (J.D., 1983) and State University of New York College at Potsdam (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Albany, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Hart concentrates his practice in the areas of business, banking and commercial law
  • John has been a commercial and banking attorney for over 40 years
  • As a Managing Director and Associate General Counsel for JPMorgan Chase, where he worked for 30 years, John led their Credit Markets legal team’s support of 5 sub-lines of business, including asset-based lending, equipment finance and syndicated lending
  • He has represented asset based and cash flow lenders in domestic and cross border, syndicated and bilateral lending transactions
  • In the area of creditors’ rights, John has represented lenders in commercial loan workouts and restructurings
  • During his years in-house he represented the Bank in a variety of policy, regulatory and compliance matters and managed outside counsel relationships, both domestically and internationally
  • John is also a trained mediator
  • Affiliations He has been active in a variety of community endeavors in his home community of Rochester, New York, including 20 years of service as the President, Treasurer and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County, Inc., as a volunteer for Junior Achievement, and a board member for a number of volunteer and not for profit organizations
  • Background/Education State University of New York at Buffalo Law School, J.D., 1983 State University of New York College at Potsdam, B.A., magna cum laude, 1979 St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY, Certification in Non-Profit Management, 2010

Practice Areas Explained

John C. Hart's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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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 Albany 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 C. Hart

Where is John C. Hart's law office located?
John C. Hart's law practice is located in Albany, New York. The firm is Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John C. Hart handle?
John C. Hart focuses on business, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John C. Hart practiced law?
John C. Hart has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did John C. Hart go to law school?
John C. Hart earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact John C. Hart for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John C. Hart received?
John C. Hart's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1983
B.A.
State University of New York College at Potsdam
- 1979

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1984

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