Business/Corporate/Securities Law & More Attorney · Serving Binghamton, NY · 55+ Years Experience
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About Jon S. Blechman at a Glance
Jon S. Blechman is a Special Counsel based in Binghamton, New York, practicing at Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York United States District Court, Northern District of New York United States District Court, D (1971). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1970) and Washington University in St. Louis (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Memberships •Tioga County Bar Association •Broome County Bar Association (former director, former chair of criminal justice committee) •New York State Defenders' Association •Chair, Committee on Character and Fitness, Sixth Judicial District. Serves clients in Binghamton, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jon S. Blechman
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- S. Blechman, Special Counsel with Hinman, Howard & Kattell since 2002, focuses his practice on criminal law, administrative law and litigation
- He has successfully handled numerous criminal matters from the early stages of investigation, through arraignment, trial and appeal
- His representation includes those accused of white-collar crimes
- He also represents various professionals who have legal problems with their professional license
- In addition to his criminal practice, Jon serves as a hearing officer for school disciplinary hearings, and as an advocate or hearing officer in public employee disciplinary hearings
- Jon has served an instructor at Broome Community College’s criminal justice program and as a lecturer for a number of continuing legal education programs sponsored by the Broome County and New York State Bar Associations
- Jon is a Past President and Board Member of the Handicapped Children’s Association of Southern NY
- a past President of Vestal Hills Country Club
- and a past Member of Board of Governors of Binghamton Country Club
Practice Areas Explained
Jon S. Blechman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jon S. Blechman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Binghamton.
Criminal Defense in Binghamton
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Employment Law in Binghamton
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Securities Law in Binghamton
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Civil Litigation in Binghamton
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Binghamton
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 Binghamton 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.
Binghamton Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Binghamton-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Binghamton Choose Jon S. Blechman
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 Jon S. Blechman's practice in the field of criminal defense, employment, securities, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jon S. Blechman brings 55+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, employment, and securities, Jon S. Blechman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Binghamton
A Binghamton-based practice means Jon S. Blechman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Jon S. Blechman Handles in Binghamton
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