Atty. John Queenan
John F. Queenan is a partner at Rivkin Radler LLP in Albany, New York.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Albany, NY
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About John Queenan at a Glance
John Queenan is a business, product liability, litigation, and health care attorney based in Albany, New York, practicing at Rivkin Radler LLP. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D.) and State University of New York at Albany (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serves clients in Albany, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John Queenan
- John F. Queenan is a partner at Rivkin Radler LLP in Albany, New York
- His practice focuses on Commercial Litigation, Health Care Law, and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
- John represents businesses, health care providers, and other organizations in complex disputes and regulatory matters
- He regularly appears before state and federal trial courts, appellate courts, and administrative agencies in matters involving disciplinary proceedings, professional licensing, and audit reviews
- John advises and represents health care professionals and organizations in internal investigations and peer review proceedings, including matters involving the evaluation, modification, limitation, suspension, or denial of medical staff privileges
- He also counsels clients on regulatory compliance and related issues affecting hospitals, physicians, and other health care providers
- In his commercial litigation practice, John handles a broad range of disputes, including business divorce matters, LLC operating agreement disputes, and freeze-out merger litigation
- He also represents defendants in product liability and professional liability cases, including claims involving engineering and construction issues
- His work includes matters involving construction disputes, design defect allegations, pedestrian bridge incidents, chemical ignition events, highway and building design and maintenance claims, CERCLA-related issues, and accidents involving pedestrians, bicycles, and motor vehicles
Practice Areas Explained
John Queenan's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Queenan handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Albany.
Business & Corporate Law in Albany
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Product Liability in Albany
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Civil Litigation in Albany
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Health Care Law in Albany
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Albany
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 Albany 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 venue, 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.
Albany Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Albany-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Albany Choose John Queenan
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John Queenan's practice in the field of business, product liability, litigation, and health care.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, product liability, and litigation, John Queenan can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Albany
A Albany-based practice means John Queenan attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues John Queenan Handles in Albany
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