Admitted to the practice of law in New York State on January 24, 2007. 

EMPLOYMENT

Sole-Practitioner · Fairbairn Law Office · Margaretville, New York · 2009-present

·         John opened his own law office in March, 2009 focusing his practice in real estate, criminal defense, civil litigation, wills and estates, and corporate law. 

Associate Attorney · Metnick Law Office, PC · Margaretville, New York · 2004-2009

·         John was employed first as an intern/law clerk during law school and became an associate attorney at the Metnick Law Office after being admitted to the bar. 

·         Practiced law in real estate, criminal defense, civil litigation, wills and estates, corporate, foreclosure, landlord-tenant, and other areas of law. 

EDUCATION

Albany Law School, Union University · Albany, New York · 2003-2006

·         Graduated with a Juris Doctorate in May, 2006; focusing on real estate, criminal procedure, civil practice, and estate practice courses

·         Participated in Moot Court trial competition

Binghamton University · Binghamton, New York · 2002-2003

·         Graduated with Bachelor’s of Arts degree in May, 2003; majoring in political science

University of Vermont · Burlington, Vermont · 2001-2002

State University of New York, New Paltz · New Paltz, New York · 1999-2001

ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

Delaware County Bar Association

New York State Bar Association

Member and Director of the Central Catskills Chamber of Commerce
Director of Woodchuck Lodge, Inc.
Director of Kirkside of Roxbury Retirement Home

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Roxbury Nine Base Ball Club / Kirkside Park · Roxbury, New York

·         Participation in living history recreation and fundraising events, and community outreach