Atty. John J. Clerkin

Atty. John J. Clerkin

John J. Clerkin is a lawyer practicing estates and trusts law, real property law, criminal law and 4 other areas of law.

Scarsdale Scarsdale 68 yrs experience 68 year
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About John J. Clerkin at a glance

John J. Clerkin is a Member based in Scarsdale, New York, practicing at John J. Clerkin. They have 68+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1958. Their practice focuses on trusts, criminal defense, real estate, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in New York (1958) and U.S. District Courts, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second C (1960). Educated at Fordham University (LL.B. New, 1957) and Iona College (A.B., 1954). Active member of Bronx County (Member: Supreme Court Committee, 1962— Surrogates Court Committee, 1967—), New York State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Scarsdale, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John J. Clerkin is a lawyer practicing estates and trusts law, real property law, criminal law and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Iona College in 1954, and has been licensed for 68 years
  • John practices at John J. Clerkin in Scarsdale, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John J. Clerkin's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Criminal Defense

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Real Estate Law

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Civil Litigation

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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 Scarsdale 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. Clerkin

Where is John J. Clerkin's law office located?
John J. Clerkin's law practice is located in Scarsdale, New York. The firm is John J. Clerkin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John J. Clerkin handle?
John J. Clerkin focuses on trusts, criminal defense, real estate, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John J. Clerkin practiced law?
John J. Clerkin has 68+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1958.
Where did John J. Clerkin go to law school?
John J. Clerkin earned their education at (LL.B. New, 1957); (A.B., 1954).
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Education

LL.B. New
Fordham University
- 1957
A.B.
Iona College
- 1954

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1958
U.S. District Courts, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second C
Admitted: 1960

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