Atty. John Howard Edwards

Atty. John Howard Edwards

John Howard Edwards is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, elder law, divorce and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1986, and has been licensed for 32 years.

East Islip East Islip 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About John Howard Edwards at a glance

John Howard Edwards is a Member based in East Islip, New York, practicing at John H. Edwards. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on divorce, trusts, family law, real estate, and construction. Admitted to practice in New York (1994) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1994). Educated at St. John's University School of Law (J.D., 1993) and Boston College (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Suffolk County (Member: Elder Law Committee, 1997— Surrogate Court Committee, 1998— Matrimonial and Family Law Committee, 1994—) and New York State (Member, Sections on: Elder Law Trusts and Estates Business Law) Bar Associations. Serands clients in East Islip, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Howard Edwards is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, elder law, divorce and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1986, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • John practices at John H. Edwards in East Islip, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John Howard Edwards's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

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Trusts

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Family Law

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Real Estate Law

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Construction 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 East Islip 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 Howard Edwards

Where is John Howard Edwards's law office located?
John Howard Edwards's law practice is located in East Islip, New York. The firm is John H. Edwards. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Howard Edwards handle?
John Howard Edwards focuses on divorce, trusts, family law, real estate, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Howard Edwards practiced law?
John Howard Edwards has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did John Howard Edwards go to law school?
John Howard Edwards earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact John Howard Edwards for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Howard Edwards received?
John Howard Edwards's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
St. John's University School of Law
- 1993
B.A.
Boston College
- 1986

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1994

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