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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
Fees and Rates
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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 Michael | October 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Real Estate
Jack is skilled, knowledgeable and together with his paralegal very responsive. Jack's counsel was very valuable to us as he made sure that we were protected while negotiating our transaction. Jack's father represented my grandfather over many years, and I am happy to have this firm represent me toda...
Posted by Peter | October 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Estate planning, Residential real estate
Our family has been a client of the McCarthy Law Firm for 4 generations. This statement alone speaks to the value we place on the counsel of this firm. John F. McCarthy III has successfully handled all our residential real estate matters and estate planning needs.
Posted by Gene | September 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
First rate attorney
I have hired Jack twice in ten years for my real estate work because he brings decades of experience and a true mastery of real estate law. Ivette Castano completes the team: she is sharp as a tack, meticulously organized and will drive the transaction to completion.
Posted by Ireen | May 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
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 Joe | April 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
All problems handled
In any real estate closing there are a number of problems that can crop up and slow the closing process.. Jack and his team handled all of these issues quickly and efficiently with little of our time and energy.
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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