Atty. John Lawrence Rivkin

Atty. John Lawrence Rivkin

John Lawrence Rivkin is a lawyer practicing personal injury, arbitration, defective and dangerous products and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Union College in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Uniondale Uniondale 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About John Lawrence Rivkin at a glance

John Lawrence Rivkin is a Partner based in Uniondale, New York, practicing at Rivkin Radler LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, insurance, adr, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1982), Florida (1983), and District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. Court of Appeals, Third, F (1985). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1981) and Union College (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State Trial Lawyers Association Federation of Insurance and Corporate Counsel University of Virginia School of Law National Litigation Panel. Serands clients in Uniondale, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Lawrence Rivkin is a lawyer practicing personal injury, arbitration, defective and dangerous products and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Union College in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • John practices at Rivkin Radler LLP in Uniondale, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John Lawrence Rivkin's Areas of Practice

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

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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Product Liability

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

John Lawrence Rivkin is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in New York →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

John Lawrence Rivkin is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Uniondale 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 Lawrence Rivkin

Where is John Lawrence Rivkin's law office located?
John Lawrence Rivkin's law practice is located in Uniondale, New York. The firm is Rivkin Radler LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Lawrence Rivkin handle?
John Lawrence Rivkin focuses on personal injury, product liability, insurance, adr, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Lawrence Rivkin practiced law?
John Lawrence Rivkin has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did John Lawrence Rivkin go to law school?
John Lawrence Rivkin earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact John Lawrence Rivkin for a consultation?
You can contact John Lawrence Rivkin 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 Lawrence Rivkin received?
John Lawrence Rivkin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1981
B.A.
Union College
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1982
Florida
Admitted: 1983
District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. Court of Appeals, Third, F
Admitted: 1985

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