Atty. John M. Dawson

Atty. John M. Dawson

John M. Dawson is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury.

Meadville Meadville 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About John M. Dawson at a glance

John M. Dawson is a personal injury and litigation attorney based in Meadville, Pennsylvania. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1977). Educated at Dickinson School of Law (J.D., 1977) and Villanova University (B.A., 1974). Serands clients in Meadville, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John M. Dawson is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury
  • John received a B.A. degree from Villanova University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • John practices in Meadville, PA

Practice Areas Explained

John M. Dawson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John M. Dawson 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.

John M. Dawson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

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

John M. Dawson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Meadville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John M. Dawson

Where is John M. Dawson's law office located?
John M. Dawson's law practice is located in Meadville, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John M. Dawson handle?
John M. Dawson focuses on personal injury, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has John M. Dawson practiced law?
John M. Dawson has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did John M. Dawson go to law school?
John M. Dawson earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact John M. Dawson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Dickinson School of Law
- 1977
B.A.
Villanova University
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1977

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