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John J. Ciafone

Award-Winning Trial Lawyer • Certified Mediator • Community Leader

Biography

John J. Ciafone

The son of an immigrant and a product of public schools, was born and raised in Queens. He is married with four children.

John is an Award-Winning Trial Lawyer with over 30 years of experience. He is a Certified Mediator, Small Claims Court Arbitrator, and a Guardian ad Litem in Surrogate Court. He maintains an office in Queens, serving thousands of families.

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Public Service

Social Commitment

John's commitment to public service is extensive. He was appointed a Judicial Hearing Officer/Administrative Law Judge for OATH and a Court Referee in the Supreme Court for a Foreclosure Proceeding. John was also elected President of Community School Board 30 and has served in all three branches of government.

Furthermore, he was elected a Judicial Delegate. John Ciafone is a NYS EMT and a NYS Chaplain, servicing schools, hospitals, and senior centers, and he is Counsel to the NYS Fraternal Order of Police.

Pro Bono Work

Additionally, John is committed to pro bono work and he has handled several cases on behalf of the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights under Law of the NY Bar Association. John has also been very active in supporting his alma mater.

Experience

He Has Represented Individuals and Businesses In

Personal Injury Cases
Medical Malpractice Cases
Worker's Compensation Cases
Discrimination & Sexual Harassment
Wage and Overtime Cases
Civil Rights and Abuse Cases
Estates and Trusts
Criminal Defense
Real Estate
Business and Corporations
Credentials

Awards, Education & Admissions

Awards and Recognition

Awards & Recognition

  • NYU Chancellor's Award
  • Editor of Forum St. John's Law
  • Judge Mary Egan Scholarship St John's
  • President and Treasurer of Queens Community School Board 30
  • Judicial Delegate Queens County
  • Executive Leader of the Aldo's Democratic Organization
  • First Responder Award — NYC Health & Hospitals (COVID-19)
  • Appointed Referee for Foreclosures and Guardian at Litem
  • NYS Certified Arbitrator, Mediator, Small Claims Court
  • Appointed Administrative Law Judge by NYC — OATH Commissioner
Bar Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • 1994 New Jersey
  • 1995 New York and Washington DC
  • State and Federal Courts District of Columbia Court of Appeals
  • United States Supreme Court

Memberships

  • Co-Chair of BU Law class 25th and 30th reunions
  • Planning Chair for Bowdoin College class 25th, 30th, and 35th reunions
  • Volunteer of the Year 2010 — Bowdoin Alumni Club
  • Member of the Bowdoin Alumni Council (2005–2009)
  • President of the Bowdoin Club of Boston (2003–2004)
  • Completed BAA Boston Marathon: 2004, 2005 & 2006
Education and Experience

Education & Experience

  • Product of Public Schools
  • New York University BA 1991
  • St John's School of Law 1994
  • LaGuardia Community College 2018 EMT/EMS
  • Bank Teller — Long Island Savings Bank & Astoria Federal
  • Counsel to Intervest National Bank
  • Intern to Governor Mario Cuomo at 2 World Trade Center
  • Legal Intern to NYC Council Legal Division — Judge Phil Weinberg
  • Intern to NYS Supreme Court Judge Frederick Schmidt
Recognition

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