Atty. John M Newman

Atty. John M Newman

John M Newman is a lawyer practicing litigation, mediation, chancery practice and 2 other areas of law. John received a degree from University of Edinburgh, Scotland in 1957, and has been licensed for 66 years.

New York New York 66 yrs experience 66 year
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Profile Summary

About John M Newman at a glance

John M Newman is a Retired Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Porzio, Bromberg & Newman P.C.. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Their practice focuses on zoning, litigation, environmental, and adr. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1960), United States District Court, District of New Jersey (1962), United States Supreme Court admitted Pro Hac Vice in other jurisdictions (1972), and New York (1983). Educated at Cornell Law School, Ithaca, New York (J.D., 1959) and University of Edinburgh, Scotland (Miami University, 1957). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John M Newman is a lawyer practicing litigation, mediation, chancery practice and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a degree from University of Edinburgh, Scotland in 1957, and has been licensed for 66 years
  • John practices at Porzio, Bromberg & Newman P.C. in New York, NY and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

John M Newman's Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

John M Newman is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in New York →

Civil Litigation

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

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

John M Newman is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in New York →

Mediation & Arbitration

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

John M Newman is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 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 M Newman

Where is John M Newman's law office located?
John M Newman's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Porzio, Bromberg & Newman P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John M Newman handle?
John M Newman focuses on zoning, litigation, environmental, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John M Newman practiced law?
John M Newman has 66+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1960.
Where did John M Newman go to law school?
John M Newman earned their education at (J.D., 1959); (Miami University, 1957).
How can I contact John M Newman for a consultation?
You can contact John M Newman 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 M Newman received?
John M Newman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cornell Law School, Ithaca, New York
- 1959
Miami University
University of Edinburgh, Scotland
- 1957

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1960
United States District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1962
United States Supreme Court admitted Pro Hac Vice in other jurisdictions
Admitted: 1972
New York
Admitted: 1983
United States District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1983
United States District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1983
United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1983
United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1985

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