Atty. John S McGeeney

Atty. John S McGeeney

John S McGeeney is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, employment law. John received a A.B. degree from Amherst College in 1956, and has been licensed for 66 years.

New York New York 66 yrs experience 66 year
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About John S McGeeney at a glance

John S McGeeney is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Paul Hastings LLP. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1960) and New York (1960). Educated at Harvard University (LL.B., 1959) and Amherst College (A.B., 1956). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John S McGeeney is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, employment law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Amherst College in 1956, and has been licensed for 66 years
  • John practices at Paul Hastings LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John S McGeeney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John S McGeeney 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.

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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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Civil Litigation

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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 New York 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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Where is John S McGeeney's law office located?
John S McGeeney's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Paul Hastings LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John S McGeeney handle?
John S McGeeney focuses on employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John S McGeeney practiced law?
John S McGeeney has 66+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1960.
Where did John S McGeeney go to law school?
John S McGeeney earned their education at (LL.B., 1959); (A.B., 1956).
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What awards or recognition has John S McGeeney received?
John S McGeeney's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Harvard University
- 1959
A.B.
Amherst College
- 1956

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1960
New York
Admitted: 1960

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