Atty. John Cornelius
John Cornelius is a lawyer. John received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota in 1997, and has been licensed for 17 years.
Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 17+ Years Experience
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About John Cornelius at a Glance
John Cornelius is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (2009), New York (2010), and Virginia (2017). Educated at University of Wisconsin Law School (J.D., 2009) and University of Minnesota (B.A. University, 1997). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John Cornelius
- John Cornelius is a lawyer
- John received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota in 1997, and has been licensed for 17 years
- John practices at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP in New York, NY
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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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-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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Why Clients in New York Choose John Cornelius
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 Cornelius's practice.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John Cornelius brings 17+ 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 Wisconsin, New York, and Virginia, John Cornelius can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means John Cornelius attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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