Atty. John H. Somoza
John H. Somoza is a lawyer practicing litigation, ethics & professional responsibility, insurance and 2 other areas of law.
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John H. Somoza is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Melito & Adolfsen. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1980). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1979) and State University of New York at Stony Brook (B.S., 1976). Active member of New York State and American Bar Associations New York County Lawyers Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John H. Somoza is a lawyer practicing litigation, ethics & professional responsibility, insurance and 2 other areas of law
- John received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
- John practices at Melito & Adolfsen in New York, NY
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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.
John H. Somoza is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
John H. Somoza is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New York →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John H. Somoza is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
John H. Somoza is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in New York →
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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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