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.
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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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- 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
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 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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