Biography
In his wealth planning practice, John is a strategic ally to executives of Fortune 500 companies, successful entrepreneurs in private business and managing directors and investors in hedge and private equity funds.
He serves as "personal general counsel" to an elite national client base, developing and implementing wealth preservation strategies that serve their nuanced financial and social goals. John has broad experience and deep knowledge regarding the development and use of family mission statements and family constitutions. His personal general counsel model is ideal for handling the needs of family and closely held business owners.
As a thought leader in his field, John has been quoted in many major news publications and has appeared on Bloomberg Radio. He also writes extensively, including articles on the concept of the personal general counsel.
Before Fox Rothschild
Prior to joining Fox Rothschild, John was a partner in the private wealth services group at a global law firm.
Bar Admissions
- California
- Florida
- New York
Education
- Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1976)
- Johns Hopkins University (B.A., 1973)
Memberships
- American Bar Association Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law
- Attorneys for Family-Held Enterprises Family Firm Institute
- The Florida Bar
- State Bar of California
Board of Directors
- New York City Family Enterprise Center, Board Member
Honors & Awards
- Selected to the "Best Lawyers in America" list for Litigation - Trust and Estates (2018-2023) and Trust and Estates (2019-2026) in New York, NY by Best Lawyers
- Chambers High Net Worth Guide, Private Wealth Law
- Eastern Region (2017, 2020)
- New York (2016-2020)
- Nationwide (2016, 2018)
- Chambers USA, Wealth Management, Eastern Region, (2006-2016)
- "World's Leading Trusts and Estates Practitioners," Legal Media Group's Expert Guides (2011)
- Named among "Top 100 Attorneys," Worth Magazine (2005, 2007)
- A recognized "Private Client Lawyer," USA, PLC Which Lawyer?

