Atty. John R. Mayer

Atty. John R. Mayer

John R. Mayer is a lawyer practicing civil rights, elder law, election campaigns & political law and 4 other areas of law.

Highlands Highlands 56 yrs experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About John R. Mayer at a glance

John R. Mayer is a Member based in Highlands, North Carolina, practicing at John R. Mayer Attorney At Law, PLLC. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, civil rights, elder law, and government. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1970), U.S. District Court of the Virgin Islands (1971), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1972), and North Carolina (1981). Educated at University of Louisville (J.D., 1970) and University of Louisville (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Highlands, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John R. Mayer is a lawyer practicing civil rights, elder law, election campaigns & political law and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Louisville in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • John practices at John R. Mayer Attorney At Law, PLLC in Highlands, NC

Practice Areas Explained

John R. Mayer's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John R. Mayer is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Litigation

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

John R. Mayer is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

John R. Mayer is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in North Carolina →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

John R. Mayer is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in North Carolina →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John R. Mayer is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John R. Mayer

Where is John R. Mayer's law office located?
John R. Mayer's law practice is located in Highlands, North Carolina. The firm is John R. Mayer Attorney At Law, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John R. Mayer handle?
John R. Mayer focuses on employment, litigation, civil rights, elder law, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has John R. Mayer practiced law?
John R. Mayer has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did John R. Mayer go to law school?
John R. Mayer earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact John R. Mayer for a consultation?
You can contact John R. Mayer directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John R. Mayer received?
John R. Mayer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Louisville
- 1970
B.A.
University of Louisville
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court of the Virgin Islands
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1972
North Carolina
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1982

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