Atty. John J. Hession

Atty. John J. Hession

John J. Hession is a lawyer practicing federal and state court civil litigation and trials, admiralty law, aviation law and 3 other areas of law.

New York New York 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About John J. Hession at a glance

John J. Hession is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Nicoletti Hornig Namazi Eckert & Sheehan. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on employment, construction, litigation, insurance, and maritime. Admitted to practice in New York (1981), U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (1981), U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (1984), and U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York (1985). Educated at New York Law School (J.D. Robert, 1980) and Columbia College, Columbia University (B.A. Columbia, 1977). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John J. Hession is a lawyer practicing federal and state court civil litigation and trials, admiralty law, aviation law and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Columbia College, Columbia University in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • John practices at Nicoletti Hornig Namazi Eckert & Sheehan in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John J. Hession's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

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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 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 J. Hession

Where is John J. Hession's law office located?
John J. Hession's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Nicoletti Hornig Namazi Eckert & Sheehan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John J. Hession handle?
John J. Hession focuses on employment, construction, litigation, insurance, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John J. Hession practiced law?
John J. Hession has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did John J. Hession go to law school?
John J. Hession earned their education at (J.D. Robert, 1980); (B.A. Columbia, 1977).
How can I contact John J. Hession for a consultation?
You can contact John J. Hession 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.

Education

J.D. Robert
New York Law School
- 1980
B.A. Columbia
Columbia College, Columbia University
- 1977

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1993
United States Supreme Court
Admitted: 2003
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2015
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2015

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