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John Morison Allen
also known as John M. Allen
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Solo practictioner based in Astoria, Queens with 28 years of experience in divorce, probate, bankruptcy and tenant's rights in New York Reasonable rates Please call for a free 30 minute consultation .
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Licensed in New York for 38 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of John Morison Allen
3144 43rd St, Astoria, NY, 11103-2702
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Posted by S.C. | September 20, 2013
Landlord Tenant Issue
Mr. Allen is simply put: extremely effective. He was helpful from the very beginning and was confident of his abilities and delivered in a very short period of time. He was available anytime to talk to me and even though I was probably one of his smaller cases, he took the time to speak with me an...
John Morison Allen's Lawyer Endorsements
"John is very knowledgeable, smart and hardworking. I recommend him highly."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have co-counseled with him on cases. He is knowledgeable and reasonable. He is an excellent advocate for his clients. He understands how to litigate a case."
"I am happy to endorse this lawyer. I admire his knowledge and dedication as a family law attorney."
"Mr. Allen is a thoughtful, experienced and well-versed professional. I have done some work with Mr. Allen and find him to be a pleasure to work with. I fully endorse this lawyer."
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"John Allen is a knowledgeable and highly competent landlord attorney to whom I would feel comfortable referring my clients to. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer in the General Practice of law including the areas of Bankruptcy, Matrimonial and Litigation. Mr. Allen works closely with the attorneys of Pantano & Gupta as of-counsel and is a knowledgeable attorney experienced in the process and procedure of New York State and Federal Courts. He is able to advise and represent clients effectively and efficiently."
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Experience
Honors
2008
volunteer recognition, Legal Services for New York City
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Owner (Solo practitioner), Law Office of John M. Allen
2009 - 2010
Volunteer Lawyers Project (Foreclosure Defense), Queens County Bar Association
2007 - 2008
Volunteer Attorney, Legal Services for New York - Bankruptcy Assistance Project
1987 - 2002
Supervising Attorney, Legal Services Plan - Teamsters Local 237 (New York, NY)
1985 - 1985
Law student, National Consumer Law Center
1985 - 1987
Attorney/Law Graduate, Neighborhoood Legal Services (Lynn, Mass)
1981 - 1982
Law student, Prisoners Rights Clinic, Northeastern University School of Law
1977 - 1980
Paralegal/government benefits specialist, Legal Services for Cape Cod & Islands
1976 - 1977
Paralegal/VISTA volunteer, Connecticut Legal Services (South Norwalk, CT)
Associations
New York State Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
Family Law Section
Sample of Legal Cases
Ludlow 65 LLC vs C.
Appeal decided
Education
1986
Northeastern University School of Law
J.D.
1975
New York University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
What is the proper way to answer notice to cure?
24 Apr 2019
Q&A
Queens NY Child Support Case Terminated with No Prejudice to Arrears Owed. What does this mean to the non-custodial parent?
19 Apr 2019
Q&A
Will an adjournment be granted?
28 Mar 2019