Atty. John D. Hanify

Atty. John D. Hanify

John D. Hanify is a lawyer practicing business & tort litigation, general practice.

Boston Boston 52 Years Experience 52 year
Call (857) 810-7331

Profile Summary

About John D. Hanify at a glance

John D. Hanify is an Of Counsel based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Jones Day. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1974). Educated at Boston College (J.D., 1974) and Harvard University (A.B., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Council Member and Member, Executive Committee, Boston Bar Association. Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John D. Hanify is a lawyer practicing business & tort litigation, general practice
  • John received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • John practices at Jones Day in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

John D. Hanify's Areas of Practice

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

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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Business & Corporate Law

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

John D. Hanify is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →

Civil Litigation

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

John D. Hanify is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John D. Hanify

Where is John D. Hanify's law office located?
John D. Hanify's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Jones Day. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John D. Hanify handle?
John D. Hanify focuses on personal injury, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has John D. Hanify practiced law?
John D. Hanify has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did John D. Hanify go to law school?
John D. Hanify earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (A.B., 1971).
How can I contact John D. Hanify for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John D. Hanify received?
John D. Hanify's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Boston College
- 1974
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1974

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