Atty. John Suwatson

Atty. John Suwatson

John Suwatson is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, redevelopment & environmental law. John received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University - New Brunswick in 2001, and has been licensed for 17 years.

Newark Newark 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About John Suwatson at a glance

John Suwatson is an Associate based in Newark, New Jersey, practicing at Genova Burns LLC. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on real estate, commercial re, and environmental. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2009) and New York (2009). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 2008) and Rutgers University - New Brunswick (B.A., 2001). Serands clients in Newark, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Suwatson is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, redevelopment & environmental law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University - New Brunswick in 2001, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • John practices at Genova Burns LLC in Newark, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

John Suwatson's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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Commercial Real Estate

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Suwatson

Where is John Suwatson's law office located?
John Suwatson's law practice is located in Newark, New Jersey. The firm is Genova Burns LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Suwatson handle?
John Suwatson focuses on real estate, commercial re, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has John Suwatson practiced law?
John Suwatson has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did John Suwatson go to law school?
John Suwatson earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2001).
How can I contact John Suwatson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 2008
B.A.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick
- 2001

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2009
New York
Admitted: 2009

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