Atty. John Howard Lahey

Atty. John Howard Lahey

Mr. John Howard Lahey is a lawyer practicing taxation, international law, nonprofit and charitable organizations and 4 other areas of law.

New York New York 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About John Howard Lahey at a glance

John Howard Lahey is a trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax attorney based in New York, New York. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1972), District of Columbia (1998), and New York (2002). Educated at The Ohio State University (J.D., 1971) and Miami University (B.S. Economics, 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Howard Lahey is a lawyer practicing taxation, international law, nonprofit and charitable organizations and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Miami University in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • John practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John Howard Lahey's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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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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Tax Law

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

John Howard Lahey is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in New York →

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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Howard Lahey

Where is John Howard Lahey's law office located?
John Howard Lahey's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Howard Lahey handle?
John Howard Lahey focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Howard Lahey practiced law?
John Howard Lahey has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did John Howard Lahey go to law school?
John Howard Lahey earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.S. Economics, 1968).
How can I contact John Howard Lahey for a consultation?
You can contact John Howard Lahey 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 Howard Lahey received?
John Howard Lahey's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
The Ohio State University
- 1971
B.S. Economics
Miami University
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1972
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1998
New York
Admitted: 2002

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