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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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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Wills & Living Wills
Posted by Ireen | May 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Sterling service
The McCarthy law firm is excellent. Whether dealing with real estate closings, wills or small legal matters I have always found Jack to be thoughtful, informative and helpful. I highly recommend using the firm.
Posted by Patrick | August 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
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 Giulio | April 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
IT Consultant
Hired Mr. McCarthy's law firm to draw a Last Will & Testament, Power of Attorney, and Living Will for both myself and my wife. We are completely satisfied with the documents. Mr. McCarthy and his staff were extremely helpful in answering all of the questions that we had and were very patient and acco...
Posted by Thomas | July 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Mr
John prepared and examined our Will and Power of Attorney. I and my wife reviewed all pages and we are very satisfied with the content, law, and professional product. We have great faith and trust in John and most assuredly will recommend him and his firm to our friends and relatives.
Posted by Lucille | March 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Will and testament
Mr McCarthy and his staff were exceptional. They patiently answered all of our questions and concerns. Mr McCarthy is very kind and has an easy going disposition. He made the process of doing my will and living will much easier than I expected. I 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