Jack T. Zelinka

Jack T. Zelinka: Attorney with Rosenn, Jenkins & Greenwald, LLP
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Jack concentrates his practice in Real Estate Litigation, Zoning and Land Development Law, Municipal & Governmental Law, Complex Commercial Litigation, Construction/Mechanic’s Lien Law and Workers’ Compensation.

In recent years, Jack’s practice has begun to focus heavily in real estate litigation and on zoning, municipal and land development matters. With regard to real estate matters, Jack has handled many types of actions including eminent domain, title and deed issues, landlord-tenant disputes, tax sales, partition, boundary disputes, easement issues, quiet title and adverse possession claims. Jack has represented municipalities, developers, applicants and objectors on a wide variety of zoning, land development and other issues related to municipal law. In construction litigation, Jack represents owners, general contractors, and subcontractors on a large variety of construction projects for private and public bodies. Previously, Mr. Zelinka served on active duty as a Judge Advocate in the U.S. Navy. After leaving active duty, he has continued to serve as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy JAG Corps Reserves and is presently assigned as Trial Attorney. He is a magna cum laude graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where he was a member of the Law School’s prominent Law Review.

Presentations/Publications

• Hanover Area Jr./Sr. High School - Attorney Advisor for Mock Trial Team (2005-2013)

• Lecturer at local schools for annual Law Day

• Guest Lecturer - College Misericordia

• Instructor - Introduction of Legal Systems - McCann School of Business

Honors

Member of the Order of the Coif (Invitation extended only to top 10%)

AV Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell - This rating attests to a lawyer’s legal ability and professional ethics, and reflects the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and Judiciary. The AV rating is a testament to the fact that a lawyer’s peers rank him at the highest level of professional excellence for those practicing law for more than 10 years.

Personal Interests

• Golf

• Skiing

• Running

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Areas of Practice (6)

  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Zoning and Land Development Law
  • Municipal & Governmental Law
  • Complex Commercial Litigation
  • Construction/Mechanic's Lien Law
  • Workers' Compensation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Scranton, B.A., 1995
Law School Attended:
University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2000; University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., Member of the Order of the Coif - Invitation extended only to top 10%, 2000
Year of First Admission:
2000
Admission:
Pennsylvania; United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania; United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Memberships:
Professional Community Activities
•Pennsylvania Bar Association
•Luzerne County Bar Association (Wilkes-Barre Law & Library Association)
•United States Navy JAG Corps (Active Duty, 2000-2003; Reserves, 2004-present)
•Military Officers' Association of America - Member
•Solicitor, Hanover Township (2009 - 2014)
•Solicitor, Hanover Township Zoning Hearing Board (2014 - present)
Military:
United States Navy JAG Corps - Active Duty, 2000-2003 and 2013; Reserves, 2004-present
Birth Information:
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, July 25, 1973
Reported Cases:
Representative Matters: Successfully resolved matter for clients to prevent a commercial development in a; residential community in accordance with protective covenants and restrictions.; Successfully represented clients at trial and through appellate proceedings to establish; easement rights for water distribution rights allowing clients to realize full value of; their real property.; Successfully concluded condemnation action in Commonwealth Court where he represented; local municipality needing property access to complete a construction project which had been; delayed for many years.; Successfully concluded a multi-year effort resolving and litigating dozens of Eminent Domain; actions involving properties affected by a mine fire.; Represented client in a very complex construction case resulting in an award of $401,610
ISLN:
917924901
Transactions:
Successfully concluded a multi-year effort resolving and litigating dozens of Eminent Domain actions involving properties affected by a mine fire.

Represented client in a very complex construction case resulting in an award of $401,610.

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Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (18 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0

  • Communication

    4.6/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0
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Contact Information:

272-398-1042  Phone

570-706-3441  Fax

www.rjglaw.com/attorneys/john-t-zelinka

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