Atty. John J. Delaney

Atty. John J. Delaney

John J. Delaney is a lawyer practicing land use, environmental law, municipal law.

Bethesda Bethesda 65 yrs experience 65 year
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Profile Summary

About John J. Delaney at a glance

John J. Delaney is a zoning, environmental, and government attorney based in Bethesda, Maryland. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1961) and District of Columbia (1973). Educated at Georgetown University (LL.B., 1960) and Georgetown University (B.S.S., 1954). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Montgomery County Bar Association District of Columbia Bar Maryland State Bar Association, Inc. Serands clients in Bethesda, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John J. Delaney is a lawyer practicing land use, environmental law, municipal law
  • John J. received a B.S.S. degree from Georgetown University in 1954, and has been licensed for 65 years
  • John J. practices in Bethesda, MD

Practice Areas Explained

John J. Delaney's Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

John J. Delaney is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Maryland →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

John J. Delaney is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Maryland →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John J. Delaney is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bethesda are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland 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 Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John J. Delaney

Where is John J. Delaney's law office located?
John J. Delaney's law practice is located in Bethesda, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John J. Delaney handle?
John J. Delaney focuses on zoning, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has John J. Delaney practiced law?
John J. Delaney has 65+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1961.
Where did John J. Delaney go to law school?
John J. Delaney earned their education at (LL.B., 1960); (B.S.S., 1954).
How can I contact John J. Delaney for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John J. Delaney received?
John J. Delaney's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Georgetown University
- 1960
B.S.S.
Georgetown University
- 1954

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1961
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1973

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