About John D.
John D. Naphor took a direct path into the law. He completed his undergraduate degree at Drew University in 2015 and went on to earn a J.D. from New York Law School in 2018. His time in law school included rigorous coursework and practical training that prepared him for practice in two busy state systems.
After law school, Naphor entered private practice and joined Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C. as an associate. At the firm he has worked on a range of matters that require close legal research, careful drafting, and courtroom preparation. Colleagues describe him as methodical; he is the type of associate who pays attention to procedural detail and the documents that shape a case.
Naphor is admitted to practice in both New Jersey and New York and maintains active membership in the State Bar of New Jersey and the State Bar of New York. Those memberships inform his understanding of the procedural differences between the two jurisdictions. He has experience filing and responding to matters in state courts and managing pretrial litigation tasks. He also spends time advising clients on compliance and procedural strategy, drafting motions, and coordinating with outside experts when cases require specialized input.
At Lindabury, Naphor’s role blends litigation preparation with client counseling. He assists more senior attorneys on trials and hearings, prepares discovery materials, and contributes to settlement negotiations when those arise. His practice involves interaction with municipal and private clients, and he often provides written analyses that help guide longer-term case strategy. He has stayed active in bar activities and professional development programs to sharpen litigation skills and to remain current on changes in state practice rules.
Colleagues note that Naphor approaches each matter with a steady, evidence-based style. He is attentive to deadlines and to the procedural mechanics that often decide disputes before trial. He currently practices at Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C., representing clients in matters in New Jersey and New York.
