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Jack T. Zelinka
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Jack T. Zelinka

4.7
18 reviews

Cross Creek Pointe, 1065 Highway 315, Suite 200, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0075

Real Estate Litigation, Zoning and Land Development Law, Municipal & Governmental Law and 3 more

About Jack T. Zelinka

Jack concentrates his practice in Real Estate Litigation, Zoning and Land Development Law, Municipal & Governmental Law, Complex Commercial Litigation, Construction/Mechanic’s Lien Law and Workers’ Compensation.

In recent years, Jack’s practice has begun to focus heavily in real estate litigation and on zoning, municipal and land development matters. With regard to real estate matters, Jack has handled many types of actions including eminent domain, title and deed issues, landlord-tenant disputes, tax sales, partition, boundary disputes, easement issues, quiet title and adverse possession claims. Jack has represented municipalities, developers, applicants and objectors on a wide variety of zoning, land development and other issues related to municipal law. In construction litigation, Jack represents owners, general contractors, and subcontractors on a large variety of construction projects for private and public bodies. Previously, Mr. Zelinka served on active duty as a Judge Advocate in the U.S. Navy. After leaving active duty, he has continued to serve as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy JAG Corps Reserves and is presently assigned as Trial Attorney. He is a magna cum laude graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where he was a member of the Law School’s prominent Law Review.

Presentations/Publications

• Hanover Area Jr./Sr. High School - Attorney Advisor for Mock Trial Team (2005-2013)

• Lecturer at local schools for annual Law Day

• Guest Lecturer - College Misericordia

• Instructor - Introduction of Legal Systems - McCann School of Business

Honors

Member of the Order of the Coif (Invitation extended only to top 10%)

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Personal Interests

• Golf

• Skiing

• Running

 

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Jack T. Zelinka got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Other 6
    • Real Estate Litigation
    • Zoning and Land Development Law
    • Municipal & Governmental Law
    • Complex Commercial Litigation
    • Construction/Mechanic's Lien Law
    • Workers' Compensation

Practice Details

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  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Rosenn, Jenkins & Greenwald, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Representative Matters: Successfully resolved matter for clients to prevent a commercial development in a
    residential community in accordance with protective covenants
    restrictions.
    Successfully represented clients at trial
    through appellate proceedings to establish
    easement rights for water distribution rights allowing clients to realize full value of
    their real property.
    Successfully concluded condemnation action in Commonwealth Court where he represented
    local municipality needing property access to complete a construction project which had been
    delayed for many years.
    Successfully concluded a multi-year effort resolving
    litigating dozens of Eminent Domain
    actions involving properties affected by a mine fire.
    Represented client in a very complex construction case resulting in an award of $401,610
    Transactions
    Successfully concluded a multi-year effort resolving and litigating dozens of Eminent Domain actions involving properties affected by a mine fire.

    Represented client in a very complex construction case resulting in an award of $401,610.

  • Additional Links
    http://www.rjglaw.com/attorneys/john-t-zelinka/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    Pennsylvania
    United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
    United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
    United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
    Memberships
    Professional Community Activities
    •Pennsylvania Bar Association
    •Luzerne County Bar Association (Wilkes-Barre Law & Library Association)
    •United States Navy JAG Corps (Active Duty, 2000-2003
    Reserves, 2004-present)
    •Military Officers' Association of America - Member
    •Solicitor, Hanover Township (2009 - 2014)
    •Solicitor, Hanover Township Zoning Hearing Board (2014 - present)
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Pittsburgh School of Law
    Class of 2000
    J.D.
    magna cum laude

    University of Pittsburgh School of Law
    Class of 2000
    J.D.
    Member of the Order of the Coif - Invitation extended only to top 10%
    Other Education
    University of Scranton
    Class of 1995
    B.A.
  • Military Service
    United States Navy JAG Corps - Active Duty, 2000-2003 and 2013
    Reserves, 2004-present
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1973
    Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, July 25, 1973

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Partner at Rosenn, Jenkins & Greenwald, LLP
4.7
18 reviews

Cross Creek Pointe, 1065 Highway 315, Suite 200Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0075U.S.A.

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    Jack T. Zelinka is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
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