Atty. John Mark Elias

Atty. John Mark Elias

John Mark Elias is a lawyer practicing probate, public finance & tax exempt finance, estate planning and 12 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Morristown Morristown 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About John Mark Elias at a glance

John Mark Elias is a Member based in Morristown, New Jersey, practicing at Porzio, Bromberg & Newman P.C.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1981), U.S. Tax Court (1981), New York (1989), and New Jersey (1990). Educated at Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law (J.D. New, 1980) and Boston College (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Morristown, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Mark Elias is a lawyer practicing probate, public finance & tax exempt finance, estate planning and 12 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • John practices at Porzio, Bromberg & Newman P.C. in Morristown, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

John Mark Elias's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

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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Business & Corporate Law

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

John Mark Elias is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Jersey →

Tax Law

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

John Mark Elias is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Mark Elias

Where is John Mark Elias's law office located?
John Mark Elias's law practice is located in Morristown, New Jersey. The firm is Porzio, Bromberg & Newman P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Mark Elias handle?
John Mark Elias focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has John Mark Elias practiced law?
John Mark Elias has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did John Mark Elias go to law school?
John Mark Elias earned their education at (J.D. New, 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact John Mark Elias for a consultation?
You can contact John Mark Elias 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 Mark Elias received?
John Mark Elias's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. New
Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
- 1980
B.A.
Boston College
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1981
New York
Admitted: 1989
New Jersey
Admitted: 1990
Florida
Admitted: 2025

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