Atty. John Charles Cleary

Atty. John Charles Cleary

John Charles Cleary is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, insurance law, intellectual property. John received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.

New York New York 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About John Charles Cleary at a glance

John Charles Cleary is a Shareholder based in New York, New York, practicing at Vedder Price. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, ip, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1985), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1985), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1985), and U.S. District Court, District of Columbia (1987). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1984) and Cornell University (B.S. Chemical, 1981). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Charles Cleary is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, insurance law, intellectual property
  • John received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • John practices at Vedder Price in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John Charles Cleary's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Insurance 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 Charles Cleary

Where is John Charles Cleary's law office located?
John Charles Cleary's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Vedder Price. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Charles Cleary handle?
John Charles Cleary focuses on business, ip, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Charles Cleary practiced law?
John Charles Cleary has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did John Charles Cleary go to law school?
John Charles Cleary earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S. Chemical, 1981).
How can I contact John Charles Cleary for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1984
B.S. Chemical
Cornell University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
Admitted: 1987
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of International Trade, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan and U.S. Suprem
Admitted: 1993
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1996
Texas
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1999
New Jersey registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2009

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