Atty. John James Cleary

Atty. John James Cleary

John James Cleary is a lawyer practicing partnership, securities offerings, tax and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Fairfield University in 1981, and has been licensed for 38 years.

New York New York 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About John James Cleary at a glance

John James Cleary is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Seward And Kissel Llp. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business, tax, and securities. Admitted to practice in New York (1988). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1984) and Fairfield University (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John James Cleary is a lawyer practicing partnership, securities offerings, tax and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Fairfield University in 1981, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • John practices at Seward & Kissel LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John James Cleary's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John James Cleary 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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Tax Law

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Securities 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 James Cleary

Where is John James Cleary's law office located?
John James Cleary's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Seward And Kissel Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John James Cleary handle?
John James Cleary focuses on business, tax, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John James Cleary practiced law?
John James Cleary has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did John James Cleary go to law school?
John James Cleary earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact John James Cleary for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 1984
B.A.
Fairfield University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1988

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