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Atty. John Leonard Cordo

Atty. John Leonard Cordo

John Leonard Cordo is a lawyer practicing commercial, public finance & tax exempt finance, legislative and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from Cornell University, School of Industrial and Labor Relations in 1988, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Albany Albany 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About John Leonard Cordo at a glance

John Leonard Cordo is a employment, business, tax, litigation, and government attorney based in Albany, New York. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in New York (1996) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1996). Educated at Cornell University Law School (J.D., 1995) and Cornell University, School of Industrial and Labor Relations (B.S. Rockefeller, 1988). Serands clients in Albany, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Leonard Cordo is a lawyer practicing commercial, public finance & tax exempt finance, legislative and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Cornell University, School of Industrial and Labor Relations in 1988, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • John practices in Albany, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John Leonard Cordo's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

John Leonard Cordo is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John Leonard Cordo is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

John Leonard Cordo is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in New York →

Civil Litigation

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

John Leonard Cordo is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John Leonard Cordo is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in New York →

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 Albany 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 Leonard Cordo

Where is John Leonard Cordo's law office located?
John Leonard Cordo's law practice is located in Albany, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Leonard Cordo handle?
John Leonard Cordo focuses on employment, business, tax, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Leonard Cordo practiced law?
John Leonard Cordo has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did John Leonard Cordo go to law school?
John Leonard Cordo earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S. Rockefeller, 1988).
How can I contact John Leonard Cordo for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cornell University Law School
- 1995
B.S. Rockefeller
Cornell University, School of Industrial and Labor Relations
- 1988

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 1996

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