Lawyer John P. Cooney, Jr., graduated from Indiana University, B.S., 1966 Duke University School of Law, J.D., 1969, is now employed by McKool Smith at One Bryant Park, 47th Floor New York, NY 10036.

While being a member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York; New York State and American Bar Associations; Federal Bar Council (Chairman, Bar and Bench Liaison Committee); New York Council of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Wong Sung Society; Supreme Court Historical Society (New York Chair, 1999)., John P. Cooney, Jr. is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing John P. Cooney, Jr. as your lawyer, you should consider whether John P. Cooney, Jr. offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if John P. Cooney, Jr. has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though John P. Cooney, Jr.'s office is located at New York, NY, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

John P. Cooney, Jr. has been admitted in 1970, New York; 1972, U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second and Fifth Circuits and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York; 1977, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York. His or her practice areas include Civil Litigation(25%); White Collar Criminal Investigations and Litigation(75%).

John P. Cooney, Jr.'s college and law school education includes Indiana University, B.S., 1966, Duke University School of Law, J.D., 1969. Other biographical background includes Note Editor, Duke Law Journal, 1968-1969. Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of New York, 1972-1977. Chief, Narcotics Unit, 1976-1977. Member, Criminal Justice Act Panel, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, 1977-1982 and 1984?. Fellow: American College of Trial Lawyers (Chairman, Federal Criminal Procedure Committee, 1999?; Chairman, Subcommittee on Revision of 5K1.1; Member, New Down State Committee).. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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