John P. Amenhauser

John P. Amenhauser is an attorney at The DeWeese Law Firm in Wildwood who handles civil litigation, real estate transactions, municipal zoning and land use, municipal court matters, and municipal government practice. He has practiced in New Jersey since 2014 and works across disputes and transactional matters that involve private parties, local governments, property rights, and court proceedings. His practice combines litigation with advisory work for clients facing complex local legal issues.

Amenhauser earned a B.A. from Montclair State University and a J.D. from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. He is admitted to the New Jersey Bar, the Pennsylvania Bar, and the US District Court for the District of New Jersey. His education and multijurisdictional admissions support work that involves civil procedure, property law, local regulation, litigation strategy, and the practical demands of representing clients in court and before government bodies.

Amenhauser’s experience includes work as a prosecutor for the City of Cape May and service as solicitor for the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority and the Borough of Cape May Point. He previously served as special counsel to US Congressman Jeff Van Drew and worked at several South Jersey law firms before joining The DeWeese Law Firm. These roles strengthened his experience with litigation, municipal issues, and public-sector legal responsibilities.

John P. Amenhauser brings civil litigation and municipal experience to lawsuits, property matters, zoning questions, and government-related legal work. He also contributes to community organizations, including boards focused on substance-abuse treatment and access to legal services. His background allows him to guide clients through contested matters while addressing the regulatory and procedural issues that can influence real estate, municipal, and civil disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The DeWeese Law Firm
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Volunteer Member, South Jersey Legal Services Board of Trustees
• Solicitor, Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement & Development Authority
• Solicitor, Borough of Cape May Point
• Special Counsel, United States Congressman Jeff Van Drew (2018-2019)
• Volunteer Member, Cape Assist Board of Trustees

Licensed State

• New Jersey
• Pennsylvania

Education

• Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Montclair State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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