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I am also awarded membership in the Top Trial Lawyers in America's Million Dollar Advocates Forum composed of the select group of personal injury attorneys who have won million dollar results.
I am very pleased that the judiciary has recognized me with appointments to The Character and Fitness Committee for the Third Judicial Department where I assess the character and fitness of attorneys seeking admission to practice law in New York State.
I was also appointed to and currently serve on the Board of Governors For The Attorney /Client Fee Dispute Resolution Program where I also chair The Legal Issues Subcommittee. This important Board sets procedure s for the resolution of fee disputes between lawyers and clients throughout the State of New York without the need for clients hiring another lawyer to process a fee dispute.
Both of the foregoing appointments were made by the Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division for The Third Judicial Department.
I was appointed to the Judicial Elections Qualification Commission for the Fourth Judicial District by the Chief Judge for the State of New York and currently serve as chairperson for the commission. The Commission evaluates judicial candidates for all judicial positions from City Court to Supreme Court in the eleven counties of the Fourth Judicial District of the State of New York. The Commission issues a finding of qualified or not qualified after reviewing candidate submissions and interviewing the judicial candidates.
I have also served as a Master Attorney in The American Inns of Court, Albany Law School Chapter. This organization brought together select judges, attorneys and law students to foster the ethical practice of law.
As a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum I join less than 1% of the Lawyers in America as a member of this prestigious group.
In addition to personal injury cases, my practice in state and federal courts covers commercial litigation, civil rights and employment litigation and corporate represenation.
In 30 Years of practice, I have acted as lead counsel in hundreds of personal injury and wrongful death claims arising from auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, construction accidents, medical, dental and legal malpractice, police misconduct, product liability, fire and explosion cases. I have also represented business owners in matters involving myriad disputes requiring legal intervention and have advised employees wronged by their employers.
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Acquired: 1980
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20 Corporate Woods Blvd., 5th Floor, Albany, NY, 12211
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Posted by Prissy | December 10, 2009
Mr. Pennock is the best lawyer I've ever had, one you would want to have on your side no matter what type of case or legal affairs you want handled. He is very thorough, honest, and detail-oriented. Nothing misses his legal eye, and the wealth of accumulated legal knowledge and experience he has in v...
Posted by john | December 4, 2009
we have known john pennock for about 30 years . in 1981 he defended us in an auto accident which had a positive outcome. then, in 2006 when we had a horrible life changing accident, john pennock was with us every step of the way. that also resulted in a very positive outcome which was tried in fe...
Posted by anonymous | November 22, 2009
John Pennock’s talent for the law is exceptional. Extraordinary trial preparation and organization, witness preparation and trial execution. I am always amazed at how he assimilates and thoroughly digests every detail of any importance. At deposition and trial, John handles every witness with great ...
"I have known John Pennock professionally since 1986 when we represented different co-defendants in a car crash case, and I was trying my first jury case. John was incredibly skilled then, and has only improved with each passing year. Indeed, John Pennock is among the most respected and capable trial lawyers in Upstate New York. I cannot recommend him highly enough."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. John H. Pennock is, without question, the finest trial lawyer in Saratoga County. He is probably in the top 5 trial attorneys in thecapiton district. I proudly endorse John H Pennock."
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2013
AV Rating: Highest Peer/Judicial Rating since 1988, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers
2011
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Million Dollar Advocate's Forum, Top Trial Lawyers in America
2009
Top New York Super Trial Lawyers 2009, Super Lawyers Magazine
2009
Top Attorneys in the Hudson Valley, Hudson Valley Magazine
2008
New York Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers
2011 - Present
Principal, Pennock Law Firm, PLLC
1997 - 2011
Partner, Pennock, Breedlove & Noll, LLP
1985 - 1997
Partner/Equity Owner, Horigan, Horigan, Pennock & Lombardo, PC
2006 - Present
Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Federation of Bar Associations for the Fourth Judicial DistrictPast President
1980 - Present
Saratoga Bar AssociationMember
1980 - Present
New York Bar Association
2000 - 2003
New York State Bar AssociationMember
Plaintiff's settlement
1.8 million
1979
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Civil Rights Liability for Police Misconduct
English