Atty. John D. McKenna

Atty. John D. McKenna

John D. McKenna is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, professional liability defense, ethics & professional responsibility.

Melville Melville 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About John D. McKenna at a glance

John D. McKenna is a Member based in Melville, New York, practicing at L'Abbate, Balkan, Colavita & Contini, L.L.P.. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1996), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1996), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1996). Educated at Hofstra University (J.D., 1995) and State University of New York at Albany (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in Melville, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John D. McKenna is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, professional liability defense, ethics & professional responsibility
  • John received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1990, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • John practices at L'Abbate, Balkan, Colavita & Contini, L.L.P. in Melville, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John D. McKenna's Areas of Practice

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

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 Melville 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 D. McKenna

Where is John D. McKenna's law office located?
John D. McKenna's law practice is located in Melville, New York. The firm is L'Abbate, Balkan, Colavita & Contini, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John D. McKenna handle?
John D. McKenna focuses on insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John D. McKenna practiced law?
John D. McKenna has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did John D. McKenna go to law school?
John D. McKenna earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact John D. McKenna for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hofstra University
- 1995
B.A.
State University of New York at Albany
- 1990

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1996

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