Estate Planning and Will Drafting
Estate and Trust Administration
Estate Litigation
Elder Law
Medicaid Planning
Special Needs Planning
Professional Experience
Although not a native to Upstate New York, John has been serving clients in this community since 2005.
John’s practice is focused on Estate Planning including Wills and Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Proxies, Probate and Estate Administration, Estate Litigation, Guardianships, Special Needs Planning, and Medicaid Planning and Applications.
However, John has a diverse background and considerable experience in other areas of the law including plaintiff’s personal injury litigation and wrongful death actions, claim negotiation and resolution, and dealing with various state administrative entities, which he continually draws upon to provide well rounded representation to his clients.
John is committed to recognizing the unique needs and expectations of each client, to ensuring that each client reaches a level of comfort and understanding with the work being performed on their behalf, and that each client is satisfied with their particular results.
Court Admissions
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1998
New York State,2005
U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York, 2006
Education
University of Massachusetts at Lowell, B.A., 1993
Syracuse University College of Law, J.D., 1997
Personal Info/Hobbies/Interests
John lives in Perinton, New York with his wife, Sarah. In his free time, John is an avid cyclist, enjoys playing pool, spending time with family and friends, and traveling both locally and abroad.