Atty. John R. McGlenn

Atty. John R. McGlenn

John R. McGlenn joined the Elmira, New York office of Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP after more than thirty-five years practicing general law with the Buck, Danaher, Ryan and McGlenn law firm of Elmira, New York.

Elmira Elmira 54 yrs experience 54 year
Call (607) 734-1519 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John R. McGlenn at a glance

John R. McGlenn is a Special Counsel based in Elmira, New York, practicing at Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on residential, trusts, and real estate. Admitted to practice in New York (1972). Educated at Albany Law School (J.D., 1971) and Alfred University (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of New York State Bar Association Chemung County Bar Association. Serands clients in Elmira, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John R. McGlenn joined the Elmira, New York office of Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP after more than thirty-five years practicing general law with the Buck, Danaher, Ryan and McGlenn law firm of Elmira, New York
  • In addition, during his tenure as a lawyer, John has served as an assistant district attorney, village attorney, and law clerk to a New York Supreme Court Justice
  • John continues with his general law practice concentrating in areas of Surrogate’s Court practice, wills and estates, and real estate
  • John has served on various municipal boards including town planning board, town board of assessment and review, and as a volunteer fire district commissioner
  • John has also served on the board of directors of Legal Assistance of Western New York
  • John, a native of Elmira, New York, also served as an officer in the United States Army Reserve
  • John is a member of the New York State and Chemung County Bar Associations
  • Professional Memberships New York State Bar Association Chemung County Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

John R. McGlenn's Areas of Practice

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

Residential Real Estate

John R. McGlenn is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in New York →

Trusts

John R. McGlenn is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in New York →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John R. McGlenn is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →

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 Elmira 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.

Looking for additional New York attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Elmira or all attorneys in New York.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about John R. McGlenn

Where is John R. McGlenn's law office located?
John R. McGlenn's law practice is located in Elmira, New York. The firm is Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John R. McGlenn handle?
John R. McGlenn focuses on residential, trusts, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John R. McGlenn practiced law?
John R. McGlenn has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did John R. McGlenn go to law school?
John R. McGlenn earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact John R. McGlenn for a consultation?
You can contact John R. McGlenn 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. McGlenn received?
John R. McGlenn's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Albany Law School
- 1971
B.A.
Alfred University
- 1968

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1972

Reviews

4.8
2 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.