Atty. John J. Lawless

Atty. John J. Lawless

John J. Lawless is a lawyer practicing real estate, domestic violence, general practice and 2 other areas of law.

Richmond Hill Richmond Hill 50 yrs experience 50 year
Call (934) 947-2978 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John J. Lawless at a glance

John J. Lawless is an Associate based in Richmond Hill, New York, practicing at Ragano & Ragano. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, dv defense, and appellate. Educated at Fordham (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of New York State Bar Association New York County Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Richmond Hill, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John J. Lawless is a lawyer practicing real estate, domestic violence, general practice and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a degree from Fordham, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • John practices at Ragano & Ragano in Richmond Hill, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John J. Lawless's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Domestic Violence Defense

John J. Lawless is one of 12,315 dv defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dv defense attorneys in New York →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Richmond Hill 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. Lawless

Where is John J. Lawless's law office located?
John J. Lawless's law practice is located in Richmond Hill, New York. The firm is Ragano & Ragano. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John J. Lawless handle?
John J. Lawless focuses on business, real estate, dv defense, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John J. Lawless practiced law?
John J. Lawless has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did John J. Lawless go to law school?
John J. Lawless earned their education at (—).
How can I contact John J. Lawless for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John J. Lawless received?
John J. Lawless's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

Fordham
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Awards

BV Distinguished

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