Atty. John J. Jacko III

Atty. John J. Jacko III

John J. Jacko, III represents clients in the areas of business and commercial litigation, banking and creditor’s rights law, and consultant negligence.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 34 yrs experience 34 year
Call (412) 219-5351 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John J. Jacko III at a glance

John J. Jacko III is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Leech Tishman. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on employment, business, creditor rights, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1992), New Jersey (1992), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1992), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1993). Educated at Emory University (J.D., 1992) and George Washington University (B.B.A., 1989). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John J. Jacko, III represents clients in the areas of business and commercial litigation, banking and creditor’s rights law, and consultant negligence
  • John is well-versed in a wide range of employment litigation matters encompassing confidentiality and non-competition agreements, Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and the Fair Labor Standards Act
  • On the banking and creditors’ rights side, John has represented various creditors, franchisors, manufacturers, and Phase I Environmental Site Assessment consultants, as both plaintiff and defense counsel in intellectual property, RICO, asset recovery, and sophisticated commercial landlord/tenant disputes
  • On behalf of franchisors and corporate clients, he has successfully litigated issues involving Lanham Act trademark infringement and false advertising claims, copyright infringement, and unfair competition
  • John has defended and prosecuted negligence claims involving Phase I Environmental Site Assessment consultants and dealt with matters concerning restrictive covenant enforcement, franchise encroachment, and the Truth-in-Lending-Act

Practice Areas Explained

John J. Jacko III's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John J. Jacko III 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.

John J. Jacko III is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John J. Jacko III is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Creditor Rights & Collections

John J. Jacko III is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

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

John J. Jacko III is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

John J. Jacko III is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

Looking for additional Pennsylvania attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Philadelphia or all attorneys in Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about John J. Jacko III

Where is John J. Jacko III's law office located?
John J. Jacko III's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Leech Tishman. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John J. Jacko III handle?
John J. Jacko III focuses on employment, business, creditor rights, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has John J. Jacko III practiced law?
John J. Jacko III has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did John J. Jacko III go to law school?
John J. Jacko III earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.B.A., 1989).
How can I contact John J. Jacko III for a consultation?
You can contact John J. Jacko III 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.
What awards or recognition has John J. Jacko III received?
John J. Jacko III's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Emory University
- 1992
B.B.A.
George Washington University
- 1989

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1992
New Jersey
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1999
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 2001
New York
Admitted: 2011
Tennessee
Admitted: 2023

Reviews

4.3
18 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.