Atty. John F. Mares

Atty. John F. Mares

John F. Mares is a lawyer practicing contracts, international law, commercial law and 3 other areas of law.

Lansing Lansing 38 yrs experience 38 year
Call (607) 391-6028 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John F. Mares at a glance

John F. Mares is a contracts, business, real estate, bankruptcy, and tax attorney based in Lansing, New York. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1988), New York (2004), and Maryland (2018). Educated at University of New Mexico (J.D. Finance, 1988) and Dartmouth College (B.A. Geology, 1978). Serands clients in Lansing, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John F. Mares is a lawyer practicing contracts, international law, commercial law and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1978, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • John practices in Lansing, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John F. Mares's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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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 Lansing 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 F. Mares

Where is John F. Mares's law office located?
John F. Mares's law practice is located in Lansing, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John F. Mares handle?
John F. Mares focuses on contracts, business, real estate, bankruptcy, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John F. Mares practiced law?
John F. Mares has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did John F. Mares go to law school?
John F. Mares earned their education at (J.D. Finance, 1988); (B.A. Geology, 1978).
How can I contact John F. Mares for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Finance
University of New Mexico
- 1988
B.A. Geology
Dartmouth College
- 1978

Bar Admissions

New Mexico
Admitted: 1988
New York
Admitted: 2004
Maryland
Admitted: 2018

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