Atty. John Christopher O'Rourke

Atty. John Christopher O'Rourke

John Christopher O'Rourke is a lawyer practicing personal injury, automobile accidents and injuries, construction accidents and 8 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from New York Institute of Technology in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Great Neck Great Neck 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About John Christopher O'Rourke at a glance

John Christopher O'Rourke is a Member based in Great Neck, New York, practicing at Gassler & O'Rourke, P.C.. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on divorce, car accidents, child custody, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of (1995). Educated at Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center (J.D., 1994) and New York Institute of Technology (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of New York State Bar Association New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Great Neck, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Christopher O'Rourke is a lawyer practicing personal injury, automobile accidents and injuries, construction accidents and 8 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from New York Institute of Technology in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • John practices at Gassler & O'Rourke, P.C. in Great Neck, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John Christopher O'Rourke's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Christopher O'Rourke handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

John Christopher O'Rourke is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in New York →

Child Custody & Visitation

John Christopher O'Rourke is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in New York →

Wrongful Death

John Christopher O'Rourke is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in New York →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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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 Great Neck 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 Christopher O'Rourke

Where is John Christopher O'Rourke's law office located?
John Christopher O'Rourke's law practice is located in Great Neck, New York. The firm is Gassler & O'Rourke, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Christopher O'Rourke handle?
John Christopher O'Rourke focuses on divorce, car accidents, child custody, wrongful death, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Christopher O'Rourke practiced law?
John Christopher O'Rourke has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did John Christopher O'Rourke go to law school?
John Christopher O'Rourke earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact John Christopher O'Rourke for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Christopher O'Rourke received?
John Christopher O'Rourke's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
- 1994
B.A.
New York Institute of Technology
- 1991

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of
Admitted: 1995

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