With nearly 40 years of experience in all manner of real estate matters, John is known for his responsiveness, thoroughness, problem solving and ability to get the job done.
John focuses his practice on commercial real estate transactions, including sales, acquisitions, leases and easements. He is proficient in recognizing and resolving title and survey issues.
Listed in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, 2019-2023
Recognized as a 2014 BTI Client Service All-Star
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America®
Named the Best Lawyers® Real Estate Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Buffalo, 2013, 2020
Listed in The New York Area’s Best Lawyers®
Selected for the Upstate New York Super Lawyers® list, 2007-2013
Listed in Who’s Who In Law, Business First of Buffalo and Buffalo Law Journal
Awards & Certifications
Education & Admissions
Education
Syracuse University College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, Law Review, 1983
Boston College, B.A., summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 1980
Admitted to Practice
New York
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
Experience
Representative Matters
Representation of one of the country’s largest self-storage companies, a real estate investment trust (REIT) publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), for over 30 years in hundreds of real estate transactions.
Representation of one of the world’s largest privately-held food companies for over 25 years in numerous real estate transactions.
Activities & Professional Associations
Present Activities
St. Stephen’s School, Advisory Board, Past President
