Atty. Jonathan D. Canter
Born in Long Island, New York, Jonathan Canter earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History, with a minor in Psychology at Ramapo College of New Jersey. While attending Ramapo College Jonathan played varsity baseball being named captain his senior year.
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Jonathan D. Canter is a Partner based in Paramus, New Jersey, practicing at Whitlock Canter LLC. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on estate planning and elder law. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2006), New York (2006), and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (2006). Educated at Hofstra University School of Law (J.D., 2005) and Ramapo College (B.A. History, 2002). Active member of New Jersey Bar Association, Elder and Disability Law Section, Member New York Bar Association. Serands clients in Paramus, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Born in Long Island, New York, Jonathan Canter earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History, with a minor in Psychology at Ramapo College of New Jersey
- While attending Ramapo College Jonathan played varsity baseball being named captain his senior year
- In 2005 he received his law degree from Hofstra University School of law, achieving deans list honors while being an active member of the National Institute of Trial Advocacy.Upon graduation Jonathan began his legal career at the Law Offices of David K. Okrent in Long Island, New York, gaining valuable experience in the areas of Elder Law and Estate Planning
- Jonathan is admitted to the New Jersey bar, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the New York bar
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
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Why local counsel matters in New Jersey
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Paramus are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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