Atty. John E. Jones

Atty. John E. Jones

John E. Jones is a partner at Hinman, Howard & Kattell and co-chair of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group.

Binghamton Binghamton 37 Years Experience 37 year
Call (607) 231-6738

Profile Summary

About John E. Jones at a glance

John E. Jones is a Partner based in Binghamton, New York, practicing at Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on residential, business, real estate, and environmental. Admitted to practice in New York (1989), Connecticut (1989), and Pennsylvania (2013). Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 1988) and Hartwick College (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Memberships Broome County Bar Association American Bar Association New York State Bar Association, Executive Committee of the Real Property Section New York State Bar Association, 1st Vice Chair of the Real Property Law Section. Serves clients in Binghamton, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John E. Jones is a partner at Hinman, Howard & Kattell and co-chair of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group
  • John focuses his practice on commercial and residential real estate, oil and gas law and cooperative ownership of real estate
  • John represents regional and national banks and insurance companies in commercial and residential real estate lending transactions, as well as buyers and sellers of commercial and residential real estate
  • He also represents local cooperatives and buyers and sellers of cooperative units
  • John has also assisted clients with the purchase and sale of mineral rights, including severed mineral estates
  • John is a member of the Executive Committee of the Real Property Law Section of the New York State Bar Association, serving as a District Representative and Co-Chair of the Section’s Title and Transfer Committee
  • John helped create the Section’s Local Practice Guide for Residential Real Estate
  • He is also a member of the State Bar Association’s House of Delegates
  • John has achieved an AV rating with Martindale Hubbell
  • He is a graduate of the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce Broome Leadership Institute and an Advisor to Sepp, Inc., a developer and manager of Senior Residential Communities

Practice Areas Explained

John E. Jones's Areas of Practice

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

Residential Real Estate

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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

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Environmental 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 Binghamton 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John E. Jones

Where is John E. Jones's law office located?
John E. Jones's law practice is located in Binghamton, New York. The firm is Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John E. Jones handle?
John E. Jones focuses on residential, business, real estate, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John E. Jones practiced law?
John E. Jones has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did John E. Jones go to law school?
John E. Jones earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact John E. Jones for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John E. Jones received?
John E. Jones's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Boston College Law School
- 1988
B.A.
Hartwick College
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1989
Connecticut
Admitted: 1989
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2013

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