John Harold Pennock

John Harold Pennock

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 46 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Albany, NY
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Real Estate ... +2 more

20 Corporate Woods Blvd., 5th Floor, Albany, NY

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 65%

Let me guide and work closely with you as we take on those responsible for the dramatic changes in your life because of injuries you have suffered in motorcycle, trucking, car, work related and other misfortunes that befall so many due to the carelessness of others.

46 years

65%
Wrongful Death 15%

Take on those responsible for the dramatic changes in your life because of the death of a loved one due to the carelessness or wrongdoing of others. I have secured verdicts and settlements for the survivors of medical malpractice vicitms, those killed due to a defective product, car accident, construction accident and farm accidents. The first step is to speak to an attorney who has been down that difficult road before helping other clients after the death of a loved one.

46 years

15%
Real Estate 10%

From closing on the home you are selling or buyint to more complex commercial real estate matters, I will take your sale or purchase from contract to the closing table and keep you informed all along the way. Most closings are billed at a reasonable and competitive flat fee. Call me if you'd like to discuss your plans at no charge to you for the initial conversation.

47 years

10%
Libel and Slander 5%

Libel if the publication in writing to others of untrue statements about you that are defamatory in nature. Slander are such oral statments about you to others. This is a complicated area of the law. If you feel you are the vicitim of defamation, call me, There will be no charge for the initial consultation.

46 years

5%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 5%

Don't plead guilty to any ticket before speaking to an attorney. Most tickets can be negotiated to a more favorable result for you and a court appearance by you and your attorney is often completely avoided. I charge a very reasonable flat fee for most traffic tickets and usually resolve such matters by mail. Give me a call and we can discuss your situation at no charge to you.

46 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Contingency

33%-33%


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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 46 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1980

Delinquent

No misconduct found

Location

Carter, Conboy, Case, Blackmore, Maloney & Laird, PC

20 Corporate Woods Blvd., 5th Floor, Albany, NY, 12211

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John Harold Pennock's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Prissy | December 10, 2009

An excellent lawyer, conscientious, honest, ethical and always looking out after you

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...arious legal areas (especially in cases where they might overlap legal boundaries) is unbeatable. He is fair in everything, including and especially his reasonable fees, and he will tell you if you are being unreasonable in your demands or if you are crossing any legal lines in any of your cases and dealings that you entrust to him. He was my lawyer for a car accident and in real estate, and the thoroughness of the advice and work that he put into both were the same even though both didn't actually pay him the same amount of money. With Mr. Pennock, it doesn't matter what job he is handling or how much the job costs: it is that he gets the job done very well with your best interests always in mind. This is also why I say he is ethical, because unlike a lot of lawyers you meet these days who may only treat you as a case (instead of a person), Mr. Pennock will tell you how your legal decisions may affect you, your family and loved ones, or the other party you are working against, always making sure you do not endanger yourself legally. Because of his work ethic, his partners and legal staff follow the same principles he has set and have the same high regard for you and the law as he himself does.

Posted by john | December 4, 2009

personal injury case

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...deral court. john pennock is very experienced and knowledgeable and comes to trial well prepared to win.

Posted by anonymous | November 22, 2009

Outstanding Trial Attorney!

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 ...skill, persistently extracting from them good, solid, factual testimony. Jurors follow his every move in the courtroom, listening intently to his penetrating examination of witnesses, both friendly and hostile. His closing argument puts it all together for the jury in a highly effective, understandable and believable manner. He is very well regarded by the bar and the bench for his high degree of professionalism and skill. Always civil. If you need a gladiator to go to court and wage your war for you, then you need John Pennock.

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Christopher Luhn

Litigation lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Lawrence Hamilton

Litigation lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Principal, Pennock Law Firm, PLLC

1997 - 2011

Partner, Pennock, Breedlove & Noll, LLP

1985 - 1997

Partner/Equity Owner, Horigan, Horigan, Pennock & Lombardo, PC

Associations

2006 - Present

Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Federation of Bar Associations for the Fourth Judicial District

Past President

1980 - Present

Saratoga Bar Association

Member

1980 - Present

New York Bar Association

2000 - 2003

New York State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Bracht v Locasio

Plaintiff's settlement

Macek vs A.O. Smith Harvestore

1.8 million

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Education

1979

Albany Law School of Union University

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Bureau for Municipal Police Training

Civil Rights Liability for Police Misconduct

Languages

English

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