John Ferguson |

Ferguson Cohen LLP

John Ferguson | Ferguson Cohen LLP

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Firm Summary

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.

Education

Fordham University School of Law, New York, New York
J.D.

College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Massachusetts

B.S. – 1961
Major: History

Bar Admission
New York, 1966
Connecticut, 1979
U.S. Supreme Court, 1970

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

Current Employment Position
Managing Partner