Atty. John J. Ferguson
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.
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John J. Ferguson is a Managing Partner based in Greenwich, Connecticut, practicing at Ferguson Cohen LLP. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in New York (1966), U.S. Supreme Court (1970), and Connecticut (1979). Educated at College of the Holy Cross (B.S. History, 1961) and Fordham University School of Law J.D. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Greenwich, Westchester County, Connecticut and New York State (Member, Trusts and Estates Law Section) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Greenwich, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Connecticut
Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Greenwich are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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