Atty. John T. Rafter

Atty. John T. Rafter

John T. Rafter is a lawyer practicing automobile, construction, dram shop liability and 5 other areas of law.

Garden City Garden City 47 yrs experience 47 year
Call (516) 786-4939 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John T. Rafter at a glance

John T. Rafter is an Of Counsel based in Garden City, New York. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on product liability and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1979), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1980), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1982). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1979) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Garden City, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John T. Rafter is a lawyer practicing automobile, construction, dram shop liability and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • John practices in Garden City, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John T. Rafter's Areas of Practice

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

Product Liability

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 Garden City 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

Common questions about John T. Rafter

Where is John T. Rafter's law office located?
John T. Rafter's law practice is located in Garden City, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John T. Rafter handle?
John T. Rafter focuses on product liability, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John T. Rafter practiced law?
John T. Rafter has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did John T. Rafter go to law school?
John T. Rafter earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1975).
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Education

J.D.
New York Law School
- 1979
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1975

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1982

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