Atty. John Cortlandt Phillips

Atty. John Cortlandt Phillips

John Cortlandt Phillips is a lawyer practicing real estate, land use & zoning, general practice. John received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1970, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Berkeley Heights Berkeley Heights 51 yrs experience 51 year
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About John Cortlandt Phillips at a glance

John Cortlandt Phillips is a real estate and zoning attorney based in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1975), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1975), New York (1982), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1985). Educated at Rutgers University School of Law (J.D., 1975) and Cornell University (B.A. Government, 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Berkeley Heights, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Cortlandt Phillips is a lawyer practicing real estate, land use & zoning, general practice
  • John received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1970, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • John practices in Berkeley Heights, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

John Cortlandt Phillips's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

John Cortlandt Phillips is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Berkeley Heights are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Common questions about John Cortlandt Phillips

Where is John Cortlandt Phillips's law office located?
John Cortlandt Phillips's law practice is located in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Cortlandt Phillips handle?
John Cortlandt Phillips focuses on real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has John Cortlandt Phillips practiced law?
John Cortlandt Phillips has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did John Cortlandt Phillips go to law school?
John Cortlandt Phillips earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A. Government, 1970).
How can I contact John Cortlandt Phillips for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Cortlandt Phillips received?
John Cortlandt Phillips's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Rutgers University School of Law
- 1975
B.A. Government
Cornell University
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1975
New York
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1985
Florida
Admitted: 1988

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