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John F McCarthy III
also known as Jack McCarthy
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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 Holly | February 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
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John immediately made me comfortable considering I was in an uncomfortable situation (I suppose we usually are when consulting an attorney). The office is a warm and professional setting, decidedly Princeton in its atmosphere. John was able to weed through a fairly complex will and help me understan...
Posted by Tashi | January 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
first time home buyer -
Jack and Ivette helped us throughout the home buying process . Their experience Helped us communicate efficiently with the seller team and issued amendment on the sale contract which was not in my interest as a buyer . Jack was very thorough and easy to talk to .
Posted by anonymous | October 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Excellent service. Exceeded expectations in every possible way
I hired Mr. McCarthy to pursue a breech of a Trust Agreement. He provided an estimate of what remedies we could get from the court, how long it would take and what it would cost. We went ahead and were completely successful. His advice was precise and correct, and I was very satisfied with the out...
Posted by Norman | October 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
House and property sale
John provided excellent service regarding the sale of my property.
Posted by Rosa | October 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Best legal experience!
Judge McCarthy has handled various matters on our behalf over the past decade. Jack is honest, transparent, extremely personable & pleasant. He is a people person, professional &, in our opinion, knows everything! Highly recommend him.
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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