Atty. John Francis Gelson

Atty. John Francis Gelson

John Francis Gelson is a lawyer practicing mediation, commercial litigation, negligence litigation and 1 other area of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Little Silver Little Silver 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About John Francis Gelson at a glance

John Francis Gelson is a Member based in Little Silver, New Jersey, practicing at NJ Mediator Resolution Services, LLC. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1981), Pennsylvania (1981), and U.S. Supreme Court (1989). Educated at Drake University Law School (J.D., 1981) and University of Notre Dame (B.A. University, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Little Silver, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Francis Gelson is a lawyer practicing mediation, commercial litigation, negligence litigation and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • John practices at NJ Mediator Resolution Services, LLC in Little Silver, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

John Francis Gelson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Francis Gelson 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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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John Francis Gelson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New Jersey →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John Francis Gelson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Jersey →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

John Francis Gelson is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Little Silver are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Francis Gelson

Where is John Francis Gelson's law office located?
John Francis Gelson's law practice is located in Little Silver, New Jersey. The firm is NJ Mediator Resolution Services, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Francis Gelson handle?
John Francis Gelson focuses on personal injury, employment, business, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has John Francis Gelson practiced law?
John Francis Gelson has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did John Francis Gelson go to law school?
John Francis Gelson earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A. University, 1977).
How can I contact John Francis Gelson for a consultation?
You can contact John Francis Gelson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Francis Gelson received?
John Francis Gelson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Drake University Law School
- 1981
B.A. University
University of Notre Dame
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1981
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1989

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