Atty. John M Chakan
John M Chakan is a lawyer practicing trusts, litigation, residential and 5 other areas of law. John received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years.
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John M Chakan is an Associate based in Newburgh, New York. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, tax, litigation, and elder law. Admitted to practice in New York (1973), U.S. Tax Court (1988), and New Jersey (2012). Educated at Georgetown University Law School (J.D., 1972) and Princeton University (A.B., 1969). Active member of Westchester County, New York State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Newburgh, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John M Chakan is a lawyer practicing trusts, litigation, residential and 5 other areas of law
- John received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
- John practices in Newburgh, NY
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
John M Chakan is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in New York →
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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 Newburgh 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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