Atty. John R. Canavan IV

Atty. John R. Canavan IV

John R. Canavan IV is a lawyer practicing litigation.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 27 yrs experience 27 year
Call (412) 810-6316 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John R. Canavan IV at a glance

John R. Canavan IV is an Off. of Dauphin Co. Dist. Atty. based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1999). Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1999) and University of Scranton (B.S., 1991). Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John R. Canavan IV is a lawyer practicing litigation
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Scranton in 1991, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • John practices in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

John R. Canavan IV's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pittsburgh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is John R. Canavan IV's law office located?
John R. Canavan IV's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John R. Canavan IV handle?
John R. Canavan IV focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has John R. Canavan IV practiced law?
John R. Canavan IV has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did John R. Canavan IV go to law school?
John R. Canavan IV earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.S., 1991).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Pittsburgh
- 1999
B.S.
University of Scranton
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1999

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