Atty. John Ponterio

Atty. John Ponterio

John Ponterio is a graduate of New York University (B.A., 1988) and Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1991). He is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey.

New York New York 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About John Ponterio at a glance

John Ponterio is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on residential, personal injury, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1992), New Jersey (1992), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1992), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1993). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1991) and New York University (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Ponterio is a graduate of New York University (B.A., 1988) and Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1991)
  • He is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey
  • John began his career at the law firm of Dwyer & Brennan where he handled a variety of insurance defense matters as well as claims based on ERISA
  • After leaving Dwyer & Brennan, John joined the in-house law offices of Kemper Insurance Company and then The Hartford where he continued to litigate cases involving Labor Law, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, products liability and no-fault claims
  • In 2005, John joined with Matthew Schwartz to form the law firm of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC. John practices in all areas of civil litigation with a concentration in legal malpractice and personal injury
  • John also handles the preparation of wills and real estate closings

Practice Areas Explained

John Ponterio's Areas of Practice

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

Residential Real Estate

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Real Estate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Ponterio

Where is John Ponterio's law office located?
John Ponterio's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Ponterio handle?
John Ponterio focuses on residential, personal injury, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Ponterio practiced law?
John Ponterio has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did John Ponterio go to law school?
John Ponterio earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact John Ponterio for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1991
B.A.
New York University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1992
New Jersey
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1993

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