Atty. John Doody
John Doody is a lawyer practicing ethics & professional responsibility, insurance coverage, construction litigation and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years.
Construction Litigation & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 33+ Years Experience
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About John Doody at a Glance
John Doody is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on construction, product liability, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1993), Connecticut U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern District (1993), and Florida (2007). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1992) and Brooklyn College of the City University of New York (B.S., 1989). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John Doody
- John Doody is a lawyer practicing ethics & professional responsibility, insurance coverage, construction litigation and 2 other areas of law
- John received a B.S. degree from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
- John practices at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP in New York, NY and 1 other location
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John Doody's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Doody handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Construction Law in New York
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Product Liability in New York
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Insurance Law in New York
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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
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Why Clients in New York Choose John Doody
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 Doody's practice in the field of construction, product liability, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John Doody brings 33+ 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 New York, Connecticut U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern District, and Florida, John Doody can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering construction, product liability, and insurance, John Doody can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means John Doody 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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