
John Thomas Lillis Jr.
Super Lawyers®Free ConsultationKennedy Lillis Schmidt & English
Admiralty and Marine Lawyers in New York, NY in New York, NY
About John Thomas Lillis Jr.
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. Admitted to the bar: 1976, New Jersey; 1977, New York. Admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. Education: Chaminade H.S., 1968; SUNY Maritime College, B.S. with honors, 1972; St. John’s University, J.D. 1976. Deck officer, supertankers, ARCO. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees John Thomas Lillis Jr. included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors AV rated by Martindale Hubbell Super Lawyers Other Sources of Feedback About John Thomas Lillis Jr. Included on the 2025New York Metro Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2024 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2019 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2018 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2017 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2016 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2015 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2014 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2013 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2012 New York — Metro Super Lawyers list 2011 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2009 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2008 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2007 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
- St. John's University School of Law, 1976
- J.D.
Non Legal Education
- SUNY Maritime College, 1972
- B.S.
- Honors: With Honors
Current Employment Position(s)
- Full- Time Partner
Bar Admissions
- New Jersey, 1976
- New York, 1977
- 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
Other Affiliations
- Board Member of the INBLF Worldwide Network
- Maritime Lawyers Association of the United States
Attorney Details
| Full Name | John Thomas Lillis Jr. |
| Firm | Kennedy Lillis Schmidt & English |
| Address | New York, NY, 125 Maiden Lane, Suite 5C, New York, NY |
| Phone | 917-933-5744 |
| Phone | 212-430-0810 |
| Website | www.klselaw.com |
| Website | www.klselaw.com/blog |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |
| Consultation | ✓ Free initial consultation |