Atty. John J. Cahill

Atty. John J. Cahill

John J. Cahill is a lawyer practicing real estate law, personal injury law, corporate law.

Slingerlands Slingerlands 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About John J. Cahill at a glance

John J. Cahill is a Member based in Slingerlands, New York, practicing at Messina & Cahill. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in New York (1978). Educated at Western New England College (J.D., 1977) and Siena College (B.B.A., 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Slingerlands, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John J. Cahill is a lawyer practicing real estate law, personal injury law, corporate law
  • John received a B.B.A. degree from Siena College in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • John practices at Messina & Cahill in Slingerlands, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John J. Cahill's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John J. Cahill 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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Business & Corporate Law

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

John J. Cahill is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John J. Cahill is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Slingerlands 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 J. Cahill

Where is John J. Cahill's law office located?
John J. Cahill's law practice is located in Slingerlands, New York. The firm is Messina & Cahill. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John J. Cahill handle?
John J. Cahill focuses on personal injury, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John J. Cahill practiced law?
John J. Cahill has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did John J. Cahill go to law school?
John J. Cahill earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.B.A., 1974).
How can I contact John J. Cahill for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John J. Cahill received?
John J. Cahill's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Western New England College
- 1977
B.B.A.
Siena College
- 1974

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1978

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