Av. Brian P. Corrigan
Brian P. Corrigan is an accomplished litigation attorney who, for well over 20 years, has achieved numerous victories for his clients in complex trust and estate disputes.
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Brian P. Corrigan is an attorney based in New York, New York, practforg at Farrell Fritz PC. Admitted to practice in United States, New York State. Educated at Hofstra University (J.D., 2001) and Providence College (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026) and Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (New York City) (2025). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Brian P. Corrigan is an accomplished litigation attorney who, for well over 20 years, has achieved numerous victories for his clients in complex trust and estate disputes
- Through his seasoned judgment, aggressive advocacy and sound strategies, Brian secures successful court decisions and jury verdicts for his clients
- Brian is equally adept at obtaining advantageous results for his clients through negotiated settlements or effective motion practice
- Brian’s years of experience in the courtroom provide unique insights, enabling him to provide sophisticated advice to his estate planning clients
- Many of Brian’s successes are instances where, through his techniques and keen guidance, a client’s estate plan avoided anticipated litigation entirely
- Brian’s litigation practice includes will contests, contested accountings, prenuptial agreement challenges, fiduciary removal, fiduciary surcharge, will construction/reformation, and asset turnover/discovery proceedings
- He also resolves disputes related to powers of attorney, divorce/separation agreement issues arising post-death, spousal rights of election, and joint accounts/pay on death accounts
- Brian also represents clients in contested and uncontested guardianship proceedings
- Known for his laser focus and calm demeanor, Brian guides his clients through often emotionally charged situations with a steady hand
- He listens to his client’s concerns attentively and brings a refreshing balance of legal acumen and real-world practicality into all communications, negotiations, and litigation strategy
- A prominent practitioner in his field, Brian lectures and writes on trust and estate litigation topics extensively
- He authored, “Defensive Estate Planning,” a chapter in Strategies for Trusts and Estates in New York: Leading Lawyers on Analyzing Recent Developments and Navigating the Estate Planning Process in New York, published by Thomson Reuters’ Aspatore Books
- In this chapter, Brian covers pre-litigation planning, advising trustees and executors, protective planning techniques, and other strategic methods for avoiding future estate litigation
- Brian is also a leader within the firm, serving as a member of the Farrell Fritz Management Committee
- Prior to joining the firm, Brian was an estate litigation partner in the New York City office of an AmLaw 100 law firm
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Practforg law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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