John S. Tomlin

John S. Tomlin

4.7
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 19 years

Real estate Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Business, Construction & Development

733 3rd Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Real Estate 50%

John’s unique background as and experience makes him the perfect choice to negotiate and close your real estate deals, including: acquisition and sales of office and multi-family buildings; leasing for restaurants, office space or retail on behalf of landlords and tenants; syndicated acquisitions; sale-leaseback transactions; and real estate financing including construction loans and permanent financing.

19 years

50%
Business 40%

John is an asset for any of your business transactions, whether you are launching a new company or raising capital to grow your business, including: acquisition and sales of businesses through stock or asset purchases; contracts for ongoing operations; advising regional and national companies on entity formation; structuring, negotiating and closing of joint ventures for business partnerships; and drafting of sophisticated operating agreements, license agreements and employment agreements.

19 years

40%
Construction and Development 10%

John’s background as an engineer and attorney is an asset on structuring and executing construction and development projects through a unique perspective on legal and technical analysis of engineering and construction documentation, clearance of title issues, survey and zoning review, examination of environmental assessments and remediation reports and coordination of consultants and contractors and liaison with government agencies.

19 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 19 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2007

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 19 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 2006

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Tomlin Law

733 3rd Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY, 10017

Tomlin Law

286 Church St, White Plains, NY, 10603-3512

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John S. Tomlin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by John | June 22, 2015 | Corporate & Incorporation

Overall Excellence

Our fast growing company has used John now for approximately 12 different deals including corporate transactions and real estate transactions. He is excellent in dealing with SBA / Government loans. I always feel very comfortable that the bill I receive is the work that was done, with no fluff on t...he hours or fees!!! Tough to find. John is great!!!

Posted by anonymous | June 18, 2015 | Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Commercial Lease -Bar/Restaurant

We were referred to John by a friend, when we needed a lawyer to represent us and negotiate our lease for our new bar. There were multiple layers including, partnerships, loans and various LLC's because our landlord was also a partner in the business. This made it tricky with three different lawyers ...involved and quite a bit of back and forth. John was always available and extremely friendly. He even returned my call on Halloween while his children were waiting for him to take them trick or treating!! From our initial meeting, we felt like we were in good hands and he was nothing but understanding, supportive, efficient and professional. Most importantly, time and again, he would listen to our concerns and suggestions, but would only guide us toward making decisions that were in our best interest and in the best interest of our business. I would highly recommend working with John and I look forward to the next time we need his services.

Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2015 | Real Estate

First time Home Buyer

As a first time home buyer with a busy schedule, it's very hard to keep up with all the documentation and information you are responsible for. This stressful and arduous process was made very simple by John Tomlin. John's experience and advice are evident from the first conversation you have. He an...d his team kept us well informed and protected during the entire process. His attention to detail, led to a very successful and pain free closing. I would definitely recommend John for any real estate transaction you are considering.

Posted by alan | June 17, 2015 | Business

a genuine unicorn in the world of nyc lawyers

when I was preparing to launch my start-up, I did a lot of online research and met with several lawyers. john stood out from the crowd because, while others promised the world, he was very direct and specific about what he could offer me… and he has since exceeded his own promises. he helped me... structure my company in a way that was most appropriate for me personally, as well as the space in which it’s operating. he helped identify the best trademark classes for me, and even stopped me from over-spending by clarifying which were the most cost-effective strategies and which were not realistically worth the investment for a new start-up. john helped me craft my brand message, and regularly brings me back in line by identifying which proposed courses of action are, and are not, brand consistent. john is a very friendly, genuine guy. he has a young family for whom he works very hard, and you get the feeling he advises every client with that person’s family’s best interest in mind. he is well-spoken and professional, but also relaxed and great for a chat. when you speak with john it is obvious he is very present and listening to your every word, dedicating his full resources to helping you at that moment. you can see the wheels turning in his head scanning for the best solution to your problem or question. if you’re starting up a company and looking for a lawyer, do yourself a favor and don’t look any further than john tomlin, as it would be a waste of time. he’s the right lawyer for your company, and you’ve got a lot of work to do.

Posted by Mike | June 17, 2015 | Commercial

John, the Great Strategist, the Deal Maker

I had a complex building acquisition opportunity, and John was indespendsible in closing the deal. He was able to think strategically and advise on high-level matters including zoning, financing, Department of Buildings, and contract terms. I recommend John Tomlin if you want to close the deal effici...ently and effectively.

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Michael Litman

Real estate lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Friend

"I've known John both personally and professionally for the past 8 years. He is an excellent attorney, and works hard to do his due diligence for to his clients' interests. I highly recommend him."

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

LEED AP Certified, USGBC

2010

Rising Star, The Business Council of Westchester

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Founder & Principal, Tomlin Law, PLLC

2008 - 2013

Attorney, Eiseman Levine Lehraupt & Kakoyiannis, PC

2006 - 2008

Attorney, Cuddy & Feder LLP

2001 - 2003

Project Manager/Engineer, AMEC Earth & Environmental

Associations

New York State Bar Association

Member

Connecticut Bar Association

Member

Education

2006

Pace University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Queen's University

Bachelor of Engineering

Publications

2005

Pace Land Use Law Center, Urban Centers Book Case Study: Jacob's Hill Project, Town of Cortlandt, NY

2005

Introduction to Environmental Law: Cases & Materials on Water Pollution Control Introduction to Environmental Law: Cases & Materials on Water Pollution Control (Editor)

Languages

English

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