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John P. Corcoran, Jr - Partner
jpc@jgcg.com

John P. Corcoran, Jr. is a partner and practices in the areas of commercial litigation, construction law, alternative dispute resolution, arbitration and complex domestic relations matters.

In 1994, Mr. Corcoran received his Juris Doctor degree from the Duquesne University School of Law where he was a Recent Decisions Editor on the Duquesne University Law Review. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Philosophy from Wilkes University in 1990.

Prior to joining the firm in 1999, Mr. Corcoran served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps and was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his service as trial counsel. He also served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia.

Mr. Corcoran was appointed an Adjunct Professor of Law at Duquesne University School of Law in 2006.

Mr. Corcoran is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, the Supreme Court of Maryland, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.

He is a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association, American Inns of Court, the Pennsylvania, Maryland and Allegheny County Bar Associations, and various construction and business organizations.

Mr. Corcoran is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and Maryland

Areas of Practice
Business & Banking Regulation
Construction & Real Estate
Domestic Relations
Immigration
Labor and Employment
Litigation
News and Articles
"PENNSYLVANIA WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW: UPDATE OF RECENT DEVELOPMENTS"
"Knowing What to Do When The Plans And Specifications Are Deficient"
"Tackling Performance Delays"
"Mechanic's Lien Law Amended To Prohibit Lien Waivers For Commercial Projects As Of January 1, 2007"
John P. Corcoran Jr. wins $361,101 verdict for plaintiff in architect professional malpractice case. Jury asks Judge if they can award plaintiff more damages then requested.
"Liability for Decisions Rendered by Corporate Officers and Directors: The Business Judgment Rule in Pennsylvania"
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