Atty. John Morison Allen

Atty. John Morison Allen

John Morison Allen is a lawyer practicing probate, bankruptcy, family law and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from New York University in 1975, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Astoria Astoria 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About John Morison Allen at a glance

John Morison Allen is a Member based in Astoria, New York, practicing at John M. Allen, Esq.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on divorce, probate, family law, bankruptcy, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in New York (1987), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1988), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1988). Educated at Northeastern University School of Law (J.D., 1986) and New York University (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Astoria, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Morison Allen is a lawyer practicing probate, bankruptcy, family law and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from New York University in 1975, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • John practices at John M. Allen, Esq. in Astoria, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John Morison Allen's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Probate

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

John Morison Allen is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in New York →

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

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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 Astoria 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 Morison Allen

Where is John Morison Allen's law office located?
John Morison Allen's law practice is located in Astoria, New York. The firm is John M. Allen, Esq.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Morison Allen handle?
John Morison Allen focuses on divorce, probate, family law, bankruptcy, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Morison Allen practiced law?
John Morison Allen has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did John Morison Allen go to law school?
John Morison Allen earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact John Morison Allen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northeastern University School of Law
- 1986
B.A.
New York University
- 1975

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1988

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