Atty. John Thomas Cigno
John Thomas Cigno is a lawyer practicing general employment litigation, wage and hour, new york metro and 3 other areas of law. John received a A.B. degree from Lafayette College in 2014, and has been licensed for 8 years.
General Employment Litigation & More Attorney · Serving White Plains, NY · 8+ Years Experience
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About John Thomas Cigno at a Glance
John Thomas Cigno is an Associate based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Jackson Lewis P.C.. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, wage & hour, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in New York (2018), New York - E.D. N.Y (2018), New York - S.D. N.Y (2018), and Connecticut - D. Conn (2020). Educated at University of Connecticut School of Law (J.D., 2017) and Lafayette College (A.B., 2014). Active member of Professional Associations and Activities •New York State Bar Association. Serves clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John Thomas Cigno
- John Thomas Cigno is a lawyer practicing general employment litigation, wage and hour, new york metro and 3 other areas of law
- John received a A.B. degree from Lafayette College in 2014, and has been licensed for 8 years
- John practices at Jackson Lewis P.C. in White Plains, NY
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John Thomas Cigno's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Thomas Cigno handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in White Plains.
Criminal Defense in White Plains
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Employment Law in White Plains
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
John Thomas Cigno is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →
Wage & Hour Disputes in White Plains
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Civil Litigation in White Plains
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Civil Rights in White Plains
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Why Local Counsel Matters in White Plains
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 venue, 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.
White Plains Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in White Plains Choose John Thomas Cigno
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John Thomas Cigno's practice in the field of criminal defense, employment, wage & hour, litigation, and civil rights.
8+ Years of Legal Practice
With 8 years in the profession, John Thomas Cigno has developed the procedural fluency and courtroom instincts that come from handling real cases under real deadlines.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, New York - E.D. N.Y, and New York - S.D. N.Y, John Thomas Cigno can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, employment, and wage & hour, John Thomas Cigno can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in White Plains
A White Plains-based practice means John Thomas Cigno attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues John Thomas Cigno Handles in White Plains
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