Atty. John R. Cooney

Atty. John R. Cooney

Mr. John R.

Wantagh Wantagh 61 yrs experience 61 year
Call (516) 689-0094 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John R. Cooney at a glance

John R. Cooney is a Shareholder based in Wantagh, New York. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on business, class action, product liability, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in New Mexico U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Ci (1965) and New York (1994). Educated at University of New Mexico (B.A., 1965) and University of New Mexico School of Law J.D. magna cum laude University of New Mexico School of Law J.D. 1965 Order of the Coif (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Wantagh, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John R. Cooney is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, antitrust, class actions and mass torts and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a degree from University of New Mexico in 1965, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • John practices in Wantagh, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John R. Cooney's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Class Action

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

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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 Wantagh 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 R. Cooney

Where is John R. Cooney's law office located?
John R. Cooney's law practice is located in Wantagh, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John R. Cooney handle?
John R. Cooney focuses on business, class action, product liability, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John R. Cooney practiced law?
John R. Cooney has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did John R. Cooney go to law school?
John R. Cooney earned their education at (B.A., 1965); (—).
How can I contact John R. Cooney for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John R. Cooney received?
John R. Cooney's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.A.
University of New Mexico
- 1965
University of New Mexico School of Law J.D. magna cum laude University of New Mexico School of Law J.D. 1965 Order of the Coif
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Mexico U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Ci
Admitted: 1965
New York
Admitted: 1994

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