Atty. Jonathan Swoffer Penna

Atty. Jonathan Swoffer Penna

Jonathan Swoffer Penna is a lawyer practicing tax, commercial, real estate. Jonathan received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Binghamton in 1997, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Rochester Rochester 24 yrs experience 24 year
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About Jonathan Swoffer Penna at a glance

Jonathan Swoffer Penna is a Partner based in Rochester, New York, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in New York (2002). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (J.D., 2001) and State University of New York at Binghamton (B.A., 1997). Active member of Monroe County and New York State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Rochester, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jonathan Swoffer Penna is a lawyer practicing tax, commercial, real estate
  • Jonathan received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Binghamton in 1997, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Jonathan practices at Nixon Peabody LLP in Rochester, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan Swoffer Penna's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan Swoffer Penna handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jonathan Swoffer Penna

Where is Jonathan Swoffer Penna's law office located?
Jonathan Swoffer Penna's law practice is located in Rochester, New York. The firm is Nixon Peabody LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan Swoffer Penna handle?
Jonathan Swoffer Penna focuses on business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Jonathan Swoffer Penna practiced law?
Jonathan Swoffer Penna has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Jonathan Swoffer Penna go to law school?
Jonathan Swoffer Penna earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1997).
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Education

J.D.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 2001
B.A.
State University of New York at Binghamton
- 1997

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2002

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