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Atty. John Richard Whitney

Atty. John Richard Whitney

John Richard Whitney is a lawyer practicing estate planning, business, elder law and 1 other area of law. John received a degree from Northwestern U, and has been licensed for 27 years.

White Plains White Plains 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About John Richard Whitney at a glance

John Richard Whitney is a estate planning, business, and elder law attorney based in White Plains, New York. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in New York (1999). Educated at Northwestern U Northwestern U (—). Serands clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Richard Whitney is a lawyer practicing estate planning, business, elder law and 1 other area of law
  • John received a degree from Northwestern U, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • John practices in White Plains, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John Richard Whitney's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Elder Law

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

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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 White Plains 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

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Where is John Richard Whitney's law office located?
John Richard Whitney's law practice is located in White Plains, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Richard Whitney handle?
John Richard Whitney focuses on estate planning, business, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Richard Whitney practiced law?
John Richard Whitney has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did John Richard Whitney go to law school?
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Education

Northwestern U Northwestern U
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1999

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