Atty. John P Clarke

Atty. John P Clarke

John P Clarke is a lawyer practicing estate planning and administration law, trusts, probate and 3 other areas of law. John has been licensed for 68 years.

Brooklyn Brooklyn 68 yrs experience 68 year
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About John P Clarke at a glance

John P Clarke is a Counsel based in Brooklyn, New York, practicing at The Law Office of Composto & Composto. They have 68+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1958. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, and poa. Admitted to practice in New York (1958), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1963), and Florida (1976). Educated at St. John's University LL.B. (—). Serands clients in Brooklyn, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John P Clarke is a lawyer practicing estate planning and administration law, trusts, probate and 3 other areas of law
  • John has been licensed for 68 years
  • John practices at The Law Office of Composto & Composto in Brooklyn, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John P Clarke's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John P Clarke 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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Power of Attorney

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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 Brooklyn 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 P Clarke

Where is John P Clarke's law office located?
John P Clarke's law practice is located in Brooklyn, New York. The firm is The Law Office of Composto & Composto. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John P Clarke handle?
John P Clarke focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John P Clarke practiced law?
John P Clarke has 68+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1958.
Where did John P Clarke go to law school?
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How can I contact John P Clarke for a consultation?
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Education

St. John's University LL.B.
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Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1958
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1963
Florida
Admitted: 1976

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