Atty. John Thomas Matteson

Atty. John Thomas Matteson

John Thomas Matteson is a lawyer practicing general litigation, employment discrimination law, labor law. John received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years.

New York New York 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About John Thomas Matteson at a glance

John Thomas Matteson is a discrimination, employment, and litigation attorney based in New York, New York. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in California (1987) and North Carolina (Inactive) (1989). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1986) and Princeton University (A.B., 1983). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Thomas Matteson is a lawyer practicing general litigation, employment discrimination law, labor law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • John practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John Thomas Matteson's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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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 Thomas Matteson's law office located?
John Thomas Matteson's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Thomas Matteson handle?
John Thomas Matteson focuses on discrimination, employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Thomas Matteson practiced law?
John Thomas Matteson has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did John Thomas Matteson go to law school?
John Thomas Matteson earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (A.B., 1983).
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Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1986
A.B.
Princeton University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1987
North Carolina (Inactive)
Admitted: 1989

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