Atty. John P. Dearie

Atty. John P. Dearie

John P. Dearie is a lawyer practicing insurance & reinsurance, regulatory & transactional services, admiralty & maritime law.

New York New York 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About John P. Dearie at a glance

John P. Dearie is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Locke Lord LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on insurance and maritime. Admitted to practice in New York (1979) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1980). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1978) and Georgetown University (B.S., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships American Bar Association, Tort and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John P. Dearie is a lawyer practicing insurance & reinsurance, regulatory & transactional services, admiralty & maritime law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Georgetown University in 1972, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • John practices at Locke Lord LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John P. Dearie's Areas of Practice

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

Insurance Law

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

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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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. Dearie

Where is John P. Dearie's law office located?
John P. Dearie's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Locke Lord LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John P. Dearie handle?
John P. Dearie focuses on insurance, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John P. Dearie practiced law?
John P. Dearie has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did John P. Dearie go to law school?
John P. Dearie earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.S., 1972).
How can I contact John P. Dearie for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John P. Dearie received?
John P. Dearie's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Fordham University
- 1978
B.S.
Georgetown University
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1980

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