Atty. John James Komar

Atty. John James Komar

John James Komar is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, personal injury, automobile and 6 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from State University of New York College at Purchase in 1980, 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 Komar at a glance

John James Komar is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Russo & Gould LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, employment, slip & fall, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1988), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1991), and U.S. Supreme Court (1997). Educated at Pace University School of Law (J.D., 1988) and State University of New York College at Purchase (B.A. English, 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Rockland County and New York State Bar Associations. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John James Komar is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, personal injury, automobile and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from State University of New York College at Purchase in 1980, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • John practices at Russo & Gould LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John James Komar's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Employment Law

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

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

John James Komar is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in New York →

Civil Litigation

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

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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 Komar

Where is John James Komar's law office located?
John James Komar's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Russo & Gould LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John James Komar handle?
John James Komar focuses on car accidents, personal injury, employment, slip & fall, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John James Komar practiced law?
John James Komar has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did John James Komar go to law school?
John James Komar earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A. English, 1980).
How can I contact John James Komar for a consultation?
You can contact John James Komar 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 James Komar received?
John James Komar's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Pace University School of Law
- 1988
B.A. English
State University of New York College at Purchase
- 1980

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1997

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