Atty. John G. Powers

Atty. John G. Powers

John G. Powers is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, litigation, commercial litigation and 8 other areas of law.

Syracuse Syracuse 29 yrs experience 29 year
Call (680) 244-7376 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John G. Powers at a glance

John G. Powers is a Partner based in Syracuse, New York, practicing at Hancock Estabrook, LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1997) and District of Columbia United States Court of Appeals (Federal Circuit) United States Court of Appeals (1998). Educated at Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University (M.P.A. United, 1996) and Syracuse University College of Law J.D. summa cum laude Syracuse University College of Law J.D. 1996 Notes and Comments Editor Syracuse University College of Law J.D. Syracuse Law Review Syra (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Syracuse, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John G. Powers is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, litigation, commercial litigation and 8 other areas of law
  • John received a M.P.A. degree from Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University in 1996, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • John practices at Hancock Estabrook, LLP in Syracuse, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John G. Powers's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John G. Powers 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 G. Powers is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Civil Litigation

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

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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 Syracuse 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 G. Powers

Where is John G. Powers's law office located?
John G. Powers's law practice is located in Syracuse, New York. The firm is Hancock Estabrook, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John G. Powers handle?
John G. Powers focuses on personal injury, employment, business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John G. Powers practiced law?
John G. Powers has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did John G. Powers go to law school?
John G. Powers earned their education at (M.P.A. United, 1996); (—).
How can I contact John G. Powers for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John G. Powers received?
John G. Powers's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

M.P.A. United
Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University
- 1996
Syracuse University College of Law J.D. summa cum laude Syracuse University College of Law J.D. 1996 Notes and Comments Editor Syracuse University College of Law J.D. Syracuse Law Review Syra
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1997
District of Columbia United States Court of Appeals (Federal Circuit) United States Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1998

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