John J. Ferguson

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John J. Ferguson: Attorney with Ferguson Cohen LLP
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Recognized as an authority by the New York Law Journal in its article titled "Who's Who in Trusts & Estates", John J. Ferguson has focused his legal practice for 50 years in the area of trusts and estates with comprehensive focus on tax and estate planning issues. He is also an experienced lecturer on these topics having given seminars for Fortune 100 corporations and Pace University School Of Law. He carries an AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating given to lawyers.

Honors

• Who's Who in Trusts & Estates, New York Law Journal

• AV Rating by Martindale-Hubbell

Pro-Bono Activities

• St. Thomas Aquinas College, Sparkill, NY

• Gregorian University Foundation, New York, NY

• Guadalupe Center of Immokalee, Immokalee, FL

• Clemons Productions, Inc.

• Southampton Animal Shelter, Hampton Bays, NY

• College of the Holy Cross, Alumni Board of Directors

• Ferncliff Cemetery, Hartsdale, New York

Representative Clients

• Joseph Farrell Building Corp, Bridgehampton, NY

• Bobby Van's, Bridgehampton, NY

• Southampton Animal Shelter

• John Fareri Companies

• Ferncliff Cemetery

• Solemates, LLC

• Sonja Foundation

• Estate of Ralph Branca

• CEO's and CFO's of Fortune 100 Companies

References

• Chase Manhattan Bank - Private Banking

• Bessemer Trust Co. - Private Banking

• Brown Bros. Harruman - Private Banking

• Bank of New York - Private Banking

Certified Legal Specialties

• Trusts & Estates

• Taxation
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Areas of Practice (7)

  • Trusts
  • Estate Planning
  • Commercial
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Real Estate
  • Commercial Transactions
  • Taxation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
College of the Holy Cross, B.S., History, 1961
Law School Attended:
Fordham University School of Law, J.D.
Year of First Admission:
1966
Admission:
1966, New York; 1970, U.S. Supreme Court; 1979, Connecticut
Memberships:
Greenwich, Westchester County, Connecticut and New York State (Member, Trusts and Estates Law Section) Bar Associations.
ISLN:
907464660

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Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (13 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/01/13 in Trusts and Estates

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/01/13 in Estate Planning

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/12/13 in Trusts and Estates

    I have known John Ferguson professionally for over 15 years and have been associated with his firm for the last 5 years. I have found that John has a deep understanding of the law and its practical application to issues presented by clients. John's... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/11/13 in Trusts and Estates

    John Ferguson is an extremely able and knowledgeable attorney. He is one of the preeminent attorneys in the field of trusts and estates in our geographical area.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 09/10/13 in Real Estate

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 09/06/13 in Estate Planning

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 09/06/13 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 09/06/13 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/29/13 in Probate Administration

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 09/14/13 in Estate Administration

    John is a capable lawyer and a practical businessman

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