Atty. John Motta

Atty. John Motta

John Motta is a lawyer practicing real estate, commercial litigation, commercial and 1 other area of law. John received a B.A. degree from Seton Hall University in 1987, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Cranford Cranford 33 Years Experience 33 year
Call (908) 341-9929

Profile Summary

About John Motta at a glance

John Motta is a Member based in Cranford, New Jersey, practicing at Howard & Motta. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1993). Educated at Pace University (J.D., 1992) and Seton Hall University (B.A., 1987). Serves clients in Cranford, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Motta is a lawyer practicing real estate, commercial litigation, commercial and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Seton Hall University in 1987, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • John practices at Howard & Motta in Cranford, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

John Motta's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John Motta is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New Jersey →

Civil Litigation

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

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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 Cranford 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 venue, 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 Motta

Where is John Motta's law office located?
John Motta's law practice is located in Cranford, New Jersey. The firm is Howard & Motta. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Motta handle?
John Motta focuses on business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has John Motta practiced law?
John Motta has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did John Motta go to law school?
John Motta earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact John Motta for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Pace University
- 1992
B.A.
Seton Hall University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1993

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