John Franklin Lang Profile | New York, NY Lawyer

University Attended:

City College of the City University of New York, B.A.

Law School Attended:

Fordham Law School, J.D., 1967

Year of First Admission:

1970

Admission:

United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas; United States District Court for the Northern District of California; United States District Court for the Southern District of New York; United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York; United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit; United States Tax Court; United States Supreme Court; United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky; United States District Court for the District of Connecticut; United States District Court for the Northern District of New York; United States District Court for the Western District of New York; United States Court of International Trade; 1970, New York

ISLN:

905642886

Estate Litigation
Trust Litigation
Fiduciary Litigation
Surrogates Court Practice
Trial Practice
Probate Litigation
Contested Trusts and Estates
Contested Wills
Inheritance
Trusts and Estates
Wills and Probate

5.0/5.0 (24 reviews)

Legal Knowledge
4.9/5.0
Analytical Capability
5.0/5.0
Judgment
5.0/5.0
Communication
5.0/5.0
Legal Experience
5.0/5.0

5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 02/01/12 in Litigation

I have known John Lang for over 20 years and have worked with him on numerous complex litigations. John is an extraordinary litigator with extraordinary skills. He is one of the best litigators in New York City.

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/22/12 in Commercial Litigation

I've have worked closely with John Lang. He is an excellent attorney!!

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 01/17/12 in Trust Litigation

John Lang is a true talent and offers real value to his clients by way of his judgemnt, his ability to think critically and his ability to communicate effectively.

John Lang is a true talent and offers real value to his clients by way of his judgemnt, his ability to think critically and his ability to communicate effectively. Read less
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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/15/12 in Litigation

John is a pleasure to work with and a formidable foe to work against. I worked on a major investigation and multiple related litigations with John as co-counsel and soon recognized his expertise in handling complex problems. In addition to his know... Read more
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John is a pleasure to work with and a formidable foe to work against. I worked on a major investigation and multiple related litigations with John as co-counsel and soon recognized his expertise in handling complex problems. In addition to his knowledge and expertise he is a highly disciplined and ethical lawyer. Read less
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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/07/12 in Litigation

I have know John Lang since we were classmate in the Fordham Law School Class of 1967. He is an outstanding individual with extremely high ethical standard and integrity. In addition he is a very fine lawyer. He has extraordinary attention to deta... Read more
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I have know John Lang since we were classmate in the Fordham Law School Class of 1967. He is an outstanding individual with extremely high ethical standard and integrity. In addition he is a very fine lawyer. He has extraordinary attention to detail and over the years he has achieved very successful result for his client. He has a strong intellect, a fine writing style and a masterful comprehension of the law. He is no doubt one of the finest lawyers that I know. Read less
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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/06/12 in Litigation

Mr. Lang is a talented and experienced litigator. His litigation and trial skills are superb and are only matched by his judgement and wisdom.

Mr. Lang is a talented and experienced litigator. His litigation and trial skills are superb and are only matched by his judgement and wisdom. Read less
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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/06/12 in White Collar Criminal Defense

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/05/12 in Litigation

I have known Mr. Lang well and favorably for many years and I consider him to be at the very top of his profession among litigators in the New York metropolitan area. John's clients and the Bar by extension are well served by the scholarship and qua... Read more
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I have known Mr. Lang well and favorably for many years and I consider him to be at the very top of his profession among litigators in the New York metropolitan area. John's clients and the Bar by extension are well served by the scholarship and quality of his represention. Read less
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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/03/12 in White Collar Crime

John is highly skilled and deseves the highest rating possible.

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/03/12 in Litigation

I have worked with John for many years and find him to be one of the very best litigators I have ever worked with. John is a superb strategist and has excellent skills in finding the strengths and weaknesses of any matter and how to best handle them... Read more
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I have worked with John for many years and find him to be one of the very best litigators I have ever worked with. John is a superb strategist and has excellent skills in finding the strengths and weaknesses of any matter and how to best handle them. Read less
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Lawyers Client Review

4.2/5.0 (5 reviews)

John helped in a very difficult situation involving the disposition of my dad's estate and a Final Release I had signed. It was complex with issues of ethics and alleged fraud and the very deep pocke...

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