Atty. Robert W.M. Johnson III

Atty. Robert W.M. Johnson III

Professional Memberships New York State Bar Foundation, Trusts & Estates Committee About Robert WM. Johnson, III Robert Wm.

Albany Albany 52 yrs experience 52 year
Call (518) 869-5552 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Robert W.M. Johnson III at a glance

Robert W.M. Johnson III is a Partner based in Albany, New York, practicing at Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on residential, trusts, business, real estate, and securities. Admitted to practice in New York United States District Court, Northern District of New York (1974). Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1972) and Middlebury College (A.B., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State Bar Foundation. Serands clients in Albany, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Professional Memberships New York State Bar Foundation, Trusts & Estates Committee About Robert WM
  • Johnson, III Robert Wm
  • Johnson, III is a Partner at Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP. He has practiced Trusts and Estates and Corporate Law for over 45 years
  • Bob has worked with numerous planned giving strategies and strives to protect the interest of multiple generations by achieving the donatives’ intent in the most tax efficient manner
  • He has received private letter rulings in coordinating Charitable Lead Trusts with private foundations
  • In addition to serving as a past president of the Estate Planning Council of Eastern New York, Bob has been a member of the New York State Bar Association Trusts and Estates Executive Committee
  • He is a Fellow of The New York Bar Foundation and has lectured on over 30 panels for the NYSBA CLE
  • Since 1995, Bob has been listed as one of The Best Lawyers in America, Trusts and Estates division and has been recognized as a New York State Super Lawyer
  • Bob served on the St. Peters’ Health Partners Board of Directors as Past Chair, and also served as a member of the Fenimore Asset Management Funds Shareholder Advisory Council
  • He was a Board member of the Rensselaer ARC Foundation and has sat on several additional boards including the Parsons Child and Family Center, St. Anne’s Institute, the Rensselaer County Historical Society, LaSalle Institute, St. Gregory’s School for Boys, Sponsor-A-Scholar, and the Professional Advisory Committee of The Community Foundation, among others
  • After receiving his B.A. from Middlebury College in 1969, Bob graduated from Albany Law School in 1972
  • He and his wife, Nancy, have two sons and four grandchildren

Practice Areas Explained

Robert W.M. Johnson III's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert W.M. Johnson III handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Residential Real Estate

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Trusts

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Albany 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 substantive 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert W.M. Johnson III

Where is Robert W.M. Johnson III's law office located?
Robert W.M. Johnson III's law practice is located in Albany, New York. The firm is Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert W.M. Johnson III handle?
Robert W.M. Johnson III focuses on residential, trusts, business, real estate, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Robert W.M. Johnson III practiced law?
Robert W.M. Johnson III has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Robert W.M. Johnson III go to law school?
Robert W.M. Johnson III earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (A.B., 1969).
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What awards or recognition has Robert W.M. Johnson III received?
Robert W.M. Johnson III's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Albany Law School of Union University
- 1972
A.B.
Middlebury College
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York United States District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 1974

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