Atty. John P Cookson

Atty. John P Cookson

John P Cookson is a lawyer practicing insurance, defective and dangerous products, construction & development and 2 other areas of law. John received a A.B. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.

New York New York 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About John P Cookson at a glance

John P Cookson is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on employment, slip & fall, product liability, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1985), New York (1985), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1985), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1991). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1984) and College of the Holy Cross (A.B., 1981). Active member of American Bar Association New York County Lawyers Association Defense Association of New York Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John P Cookson is a lawyer practicing insurance, defective and dangerous products, construction & development and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • John practices at McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John P Cookson's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

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Product Liability

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 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 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 Cookson

Where is John P Cookson's law office located?
John P Cookson's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John P Cookson handle?
John P Cookson focuses on employment, slip & fall, product liability, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John P Cookson practiced law?
John P Cookson has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did John P Cookson go to law school?
John P Cookson earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (A.B., 1981).
How can I contact John P Cookson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York Law School
- 1984
A.B.
College of the Holy Cross
- 1981

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1985
New York
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 1997

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