About
John Refermat is an skilled, AV rated trial lawyer whose exercise includes complex civil and commercial litigation, actual property tax certiorari/condemnation/eminent domain, zoning and municipal/land use litigation, environmental topics, securities arbitration and construction litigation. An experienced appellate advocate, John has efficiently prepared and argued appeals before various departments of the New York State Appellate Division and the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. John’s business litigation practice consists of a extensive style of shareholder/companion/restricted legal responsibility entity disputes, contested dissolutions, trademark, licensing, unfair opposition, assurance and Uniform Commercial Code troubles, and restrictive covenants/non-compete/solicitation agreements; he additionally has revel in with worldwide alternate/trade. John has an expansive exercise representing assets owners, college districts and municipalities in a huge range of real belongings evaluation subjects, inclusive of electricity technology and emissions credits, and troubles related to tax exemptions and unique homes. He formerly served as General Counsel to the Binghamton Housing Authority, Counsel to the Broome County Republican Committee, Special Counsel to New York State Senator Thomas W. Libous, and Treasurer of the Monroe County Republican Committee. John co-led Lacy Katzen s Culture Initiative that converted the firm’s culture and ended in our designation, based totally on a survey conducted by using Workplace Dynamics for the Democrat & Chronicle, as a Top a hundred Workplace. John is rated as “AV” or “Preeminent” through Martindale Hubbell and Best Lawyers for felony potential and ethical requirements. › ›
Location
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Costs
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Free Consultation
Initially by way of telephone - Payment With Credit Card
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Conditional Fees
For sure cases -
Retaines and Rates
Hybrid/alternative rate arrangements are also available for certain instances.
Certificates
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions
Experience
- Partner
Lacy Katzen LLP (2007-present) - Associate Lawyer
Harris Beach PLLC (1999-2007) - Associate Lawyer
Chernin & Gold LLP, now Levene Gouldin & Thompson LLP (1996-1999)
Educations
Graduation year:
Graduation year: 1987
