Atty. John Pyne Vayda

Atty. John Pyne Vayda

Coordinator, Albany Law Review, Survey of International Law, 1974. Founding Director, World Association of Former United Nations Interns and Fellows.

New York New York 50 yrs experience 50 year
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John Pyne Vayda is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at McLaughlin & Stern, LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on litigation, adr, maritime, and international. Admitted to practice in New York (1976), U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Ci (1976), U.S. Supreme Court (1991), and U.S. Court of International Trade (1995). Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1975) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Maritime Law Association of the United States (Chairman, Marine Ecology Committee, 1991-1998) Instituto Iberoamericano de Derecho Maritimo. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Coordinator, Albany Law Review, Survey of International Law, 1974
  • Founding Director, World Association of Former United Nations Interns and Fellows
  • Adjunct Professor of Admiralty Law, The College of Insurance, 1989-1999

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

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International Law

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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

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Where is John Pyne Vayda's law office located?
John Pyne Vayda's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is McLaughlin & Stern, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Pyne Vayda handle?
John Pyne Vayda focuses on litigation, adr, maritime, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Pyne Vayda practiced law?
John Pyne Vayda has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did John Pyne Vayda go to law school?
John Pyne Vayda earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (A.B., 1972).
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What awards or recognition has John Pyne Vayda received?
John Pyne Vayda's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Albany Law School of Union University
- 1975
A.B.
Dartmouth College
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Ci
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of International Trade
Admitted: 1995

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