Atty. Jon Paul Robbins

Atty. Jon Paul Robbins

Mr. Robbins received his B.A. degree, cum laude, from the State University of Binghamton in 1970 and his J.D. degree, with distinction, from Cornell Law School in 1973.

New York New York 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About Jon Paul Robbins at a glance

Jon Paul Robbins is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at McLaughlin & Stern, LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on trusts, personal injury, employment, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in New York (1974), U.S. District Court, Southern District and Eastern Districts of New York (1974), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1974). Educated at Cornell Law School (J.D., 1973) and State University of New York at Binghamton (B.A., 1970). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Robbins received his B.A. degree, cum laude, from the State University of Binghamton in 1970 and his J.D. degree, with distinction, from Cornell Law School in 1973
  • He was a member of the Cornell Law Review and a member of Cornell's chapter of the honorary society of the Order of the Coif
  • He joined the Manhattan firm of Seward & Kissel on his graduation from Cornell, and practiced in that firm's litigation department until 1979
  • In September of that year, Mr. Robbins became a founding partner of Nitkin Alkalay Handler & Robbins
  • That firm merged with McLaughlin & Stern in 1992
  • Mr. Robbins practices exclusively in the field of civil litigation, including arbitration and mediation
  • He has tried major cases in New York, Massachusetts, California, and has handled a wide variety of cases including anti-trust, sports and entertainment, trusts and estates, real estate, employment, discrimination and business dissolutions
  • Mr. Robbins successfully defended the United States national governing body of soccer against a charge of monopolization in a major anti-trust trial
  • He has tried matters in which he represented NBA players and a well known sports agent
  • Mr. Robbins was successful in his representation of the plaintiffs in a Title IX action involving the scheduling of girls' sports
  • The Second Circuit affirmed the District Court's ruling that plaintiffs' rights had been violated, and the decision has had an impact throughout the country on issues relating to women's sports
  • Recently, Mr. Robbins obtained a seven figure verdict for the plaintiff in a trial involving the dissolution of a professional practice
  • represented the defendant in a successful trial defense against a multi-million claim for an alleged breach of a contract to sell securities
  • and obtained a judgment on behalf of the buyer of a significant painting, defeating the seller's contention that there never was an enforceable contract of sale

Practice Areas Explained

Jon Paul Robbins's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jon Paul Robbins handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Personal Injury

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Employment Law

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jon Paul Robbins

Where is Jon Paul Robbins's law office located?
Jon Paul Robbins's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is McLaughlin & Stern, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jon Paul Robbins handle?
Jon Paul Robbins focuses on trusts, personal injury, employment, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Jon Paul Robbins practiced law?
Jon Paul Robbins has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Jon Paul Robbins go to law school?
Jon Paul Robbins earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact Jon Paul Robbins for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cornell Law School
- 1973
B.A.
State University of New York at Binghamton
- 1970

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Southern District and Eastern Districts of New York
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1974

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