Atty. John Maynard Woods
John Maynard Woods is a lawyer practicing civil trials, environmental, insurance and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Middlebury College in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years.
Civil Trials & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 45+ Years Experience
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About John Maynard Woods at a Glance
John Maynard Woods is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Clyde & Co LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on litigation, environmental, insurance, maritime, and international. Admitted to practice in New York (1981), U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern, Districts of New York (1981), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1984), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1988). Educated at Tulane University of Louisiana (J.D., 1980) and Middlebury College (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York American Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Litigation International Law and Practices Tort and Insurance Practice) Maritime Law Association of the United States. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John Maynard Woods
- John Maynard Woods is a lawyer practicing civil trials, environmental, insurance and 2 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from Middlebury College in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
- John practices at Clyde & Co LLP in New York, NY
Practice Areas Explained
John Maynard Woods's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Maynard Woods handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Civil Litigation in New York
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Environmental Law in New York
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Insurance Law in New York
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Maritime & Admiralty Law in New York
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
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International Law 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 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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose John Maynard Woods
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John Maynard Woods's practice in the field of litigation, environmental, insurance, maritime, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John Maynard Woods brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern, Districts of New York, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, John Maynard Woods can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering litigation, environmental, and insurance, John Maynard Woods can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means John Maynard Woods attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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