Atty. John W. Dreste

Atty. John W. Dreste

Publications: Author, Chapter 9 ConsensusDOCS 801: Standard Owner and Construction Manager Agreement (Where the Construction Manager is the Owner's Agent and Enters into Trade Contracts): ConsensusDOCS Contract Documents Handbook, 2012; Author, The New York State 'Infrastructure Investment Act': The Associated General Contractors New York State Cornerstone, Spring 2012.

Rochester Rochester 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About John W. Dreste at a glance

John W. Dreste is a Partner based in Rochester, New York, practicing at Ernstrom & Dreste, LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on contracts, breach of contract, construction, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of New York U.S. Dis (1985). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (J.D., 1984) and Rochester Institute of Technology (B.S., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Rochester, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Publications

  • Author, Chapter 9 ConsensusDOCS 801: Standard Owner and Construction Manager Agreement (Where the Construction Manager is the Owner's Agent and Enters into Trade Contracts): ConsensusDOCS Contract Documents Handbook, 2012
  • Author, The New York State 'Infrastructure Investment Act': The Associated General Contractors New York State Cornerstone, Spring 2012

Practice Areas Explained

John W. Dreste's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Breach of Contract

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Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

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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 Rochester 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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Common questions about John W. Dreste

Where is John W. Dreste's law office located?
John W. Dreste's law practice is located in Rochester, New York. The firm is Ernstrom & Dreste, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John W. Dreste handle?
John W. Dreste focuses on contracts, breach of contract, construction, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John W. Dreste practiced law?
John W. Dreste has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did John W. Dreste go to law school?
John W. Dreste earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S., 1981).
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What awards or recognition has John W. Dreste received?
John W. Dreste's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1984
B.S.
Rochester Institute of Technology
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of New York U.S. Dis
Admitted: 1985

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