Atty. John Thomas O'Dwyer

Atty. John Thomas O'Dwyer

John Thomas O'Dwyer is a lawyer practicing general liability, appeals, transportation and 8 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years.

New York New York 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About John Thomas O'Dwyer at a glance

John Thomas O'Dwyer is a personal injury, employment, business, securities, and product liability attorney based in New York, New York. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in New York (1986), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1987), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1988). Educated at Villanova University (J.D., 1985) and Colgate University (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Thomas O'Dwyer is a lawyer practicing general liability, appeals, transportation and 8 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • John practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John Thomas O'Dwyer's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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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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Business & Corporate Law

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Securities Law

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Product Liability

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 O'Dwyer's law office located?
John Thomas O'Dwyer'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 O'Dwyer handle?
John Thomas O'Dwyer focuses on personal injury, employment, business, securities, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Thomas O'Dwyer practiced law?
John Thomas O'Dwyer has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did John Thomas O'Dwyer go to law school?
John Thomas O'Dwyer earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1981).
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Education

J.D.
Villanova University
- 1985
B.A.
Colgate University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1988

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