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John F McCarthy III
also known as Jack McCarthy
About John
Biography
Princeton's oldest Law Firm established in 1927 serving its fourth generation of individual and corporate clients.
A third-generation firm, the McCarthy Law Firm is Princeton's oldest legal practice. Since 1927 it has provided high-quality legal services to business and individual clients, concentrating in real estate, corporate and personal wealth, trusts and estates. A lifelong Princeton resident, Jack McCarthy graduated from Princeton University with highest honors and from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. The McCarthy Law Office is a boutique firm, committed to responsive, proactive and professional service at competitive rates. Founded by John McCarthy in 1927, John McCarthy, Jr. joined the office in 1948 and John ("Jack") McCarthy III in 1976.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
35%
53 years
Probate
35%
53 years
Residential Real Estate
20%
53 years
Business
5%
53 years
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Licensed in Florida for 51 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1975
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 52 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1973
No misconduct found
Location
McCarthy Law Firm
707 State Road, Suite 106, Princeton, NJ, 08540
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Posted by anonymous | June 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Residential
condo sale
Jack McCarthy handled the sale of my deceased father's condo. Communication was very good with his paralegal. He had to work out some issues with the buyer, which were handled promptly, and the sale was completed. I was especially happy with the fact that most of the paperwork could be handled electr...
Posted by DrJ | May 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Dr. JP Farr
Consummate attorney & gentleman who has consistently provided me effective legal services with my estate planning and residential purchases/leases. A pleasure to do business with.
Posted by RJ | December 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Mr.
Jack and Ivette worked tirelessly on a complicated and lengthy RE transaction. They worked flawlessly and executed every detail on a timely basis. I highly recommend Jack's firm and will use them for all my future legal needs.
Posted by Patrick | August 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
A First-Class Lawyer
John F. McCarthy III recently prepared extensive estate planning documents for me. These included a will, a living will, and powers of attorney. I found him to be smart, professional, honest, efficient, experienced, and considerate.
Posted by anonymous | November 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
A Very Competent Adviser for Estate Planning
After a disappointing experience with another firm, we found the McCarthy Law Firm to be super-efficient in providing us with a very comprehensive set of estate documents. Jack McCarthy provided very practical advice concerning the disutility of our current revocable trusts, given changes in state an...
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Experience
Honors
2018
Distinguished Peer Rated for High Professional Achievement, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Distinguished Peer Rated for High Professional Achievement, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Irish Legal 100, Irish America Magazine
2000
Irish-American of the Year, Mercer County Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Municipal Judge, Municipality of Princeton
2012 - Present
Municipal Judge, City of Trenton
2005 - Present
Attorney, McCarthy Law Firm
1977 - 2005
Director and Shareholder, McCarthy and Schatzman
1976 - 1977
Hearing Examiner, Office of Cable Television
1974 - 1976
Assistant Deputy Public Advocate, Division of Rate Counsel
Associations
1984 - Present
McCarthy Associates LimitedManaging Partner
2008 - 2010
Limerick F. C.Chairman and Owner
2000 - 2000
Princeton University Alumni College in IrelandLecturer
1999 - 1999
Irish-American of the Year by Friendly Sons of St. PatrickHonoree
1990 - 1990
Planning Ireland’s Future-The Legacy of T.K. WhitakerEditor
1990 - 1990
Walking into Eternity: James Joyce’s UlyssesProducer
1989 - 1994
Princeton University Class of 1969President
1986 - 1986
Joyce’s Dublin: A Walking Guide to UlyssesAuthor
1986 - 1986
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Mercer CountyFounder
1979 - 1984
Princeton CablevisionFounder
Education
1973
University of Pennsylvania Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1969
Princeton University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Spanish