Atty. John J. Porter

Atty. John J. Porter

John J. Porter is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, commercial litigation.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 39 yrs experience 39 year
Call (412) 844-4173 Book Appointment

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About John J. Porter at a glance

John J. Porter is an attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They haand 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1987), U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (1987), U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit (1989), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1997). Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1987) and Indiana University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John J. Porter is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, commercial litigation
  • John received a B.A. degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1981, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • John practices in Pittsburgh, PA

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practforg law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Pittsburgh 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 substantiand 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.

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Where is John J. Porter's law office located?
John J. Porter's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has John J. Porter practiced law?
John J. Porter has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did John J. Porter go to law school?
John J. Porter earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1981).
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Education

J.D.
University of Pittsburgh
- 1987
B.A.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1997

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