John Thomas Lillis, Jr.

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John Thomas Lillis, Jr.: Attorney with Kennedy Lillis Schmidt & English
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Biography

Jack is engaged full-time in the private practice of law. His goal is positive resolution of civil and business matters.

Since 1975, he has: Handled thousands of cases amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars; Tried dozens of cases; Settled hundreds of cases on courthouse steps; Represented claimants and defendants; Travelled USA, Europe, Asia, and Middle East for case work.

Subjects: all admiralty and marine; all inland marine; all transportation; all liquid cargoes; all insurance/reinsurance; all sale of goods, UCC/INCO/CIGS; shipyards; business contracts; partnerships; real estate litigation; and international.

Activities: trials; litigation; arbitration; mediation; settlements; drafting of clear contracts, and counseling.

Jack has served as an arbitrator.

He is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell since 1982. He holds current Super Lawyers designation for transportation since 2009.

Since 2005, Jack is a member of the INBLF worldwide network. He serves as a Board Member, Co-Chair of the New York Chapter, and New York contact for maritime, transportation, insurance, and business disputes.

On certain large matters requiring multiple legal personnel, our Firm has a proven, effective co-counsel relationship with a large, national law firm with multiple offices.

Areas of Practice (11)

  • Admiralty and Maritime Law
  • Inland Marine
  • Transportation
  • Liquid Cargoes
  • Insurance/Reinsurance
  • Sale of Goods, UCC/INCO
  • Shipyards
  • Business Contracts
  • Partnerships
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • International

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
State University of New York Maritime College, B.S., with honors, 1972
Law School Attended:
St. John's University School of Law, J.D., 1976
Year of First Admission:
1976
Admission:
1976, New Jersey; 1977, New York; U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit; U.S. District Court Southern District of New York; U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York; 1977, New York; 1976, New Jersey
Memberships:

Board Member of the INBLF Worldwide Network; Maritime Lawyers Association of the United States

ISLN:
905437550

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844-558-8119  Phone

www.klselaw.com

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