Atty. John E. Fortunato

Atty. John E. Fortunato

John E. Fortunato is a lawyer practicing litigation (including pharmaceutical), medical device, toxic torts and 4 other areas of law.

New York New York 61 yrs experience 61 year
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About John E. Fortunato at a glance

John E. Fortunato is a Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Jacob, Medinger & Finnegan, LLP. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation, health care, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Courts: Southern and Eastern Districts of New York (1965). Educated at Fordham Law School (J.D. Phi, 1965) and Manhattan College (B.A., 1962). Active member of New York State (Member, Food, Drug and Cosmetics and Trial Lawyers Sections) and American (Member, Sections on Litigation, Tort and Insurance Practice, 1972—) Bar Associations International Federation of Insurance Counsel Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John E. Fortunato is a lawyer practicing litigation (including pharmaceutical), medical device, toxic torts and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Manhattan College in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • John practices at Jacob, Medinger & Finnegan, LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John E. Fortunato's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John E. Fortunato 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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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Insurance Law

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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 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 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 E. Fortunato

Where is John E. Fortunato's law office located?
John E. Fortunato's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Jacob, Medinger & Finnegan, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John E. Fortunato handle?
John E. Fortunato focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation, health care, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John E. Fortunato practiced law?
John E. Fortunato has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did John E. Fortunato go to law school?
John E. Fortunato earned their education at (J.D. Phi, 1965); (B.A., 1962).
How can I contact John E. Fortunato for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Phi
Fordham Law School
- 1965
B.A.
Manhattan College
- 1962

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Courts: Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
Admitted: 1965

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