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John Franklin Lang
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Biography
Military Service:
United States Marine Corps, 1967-1969 (service in Vietnam as a member of the 26th Marine Regiment, saw combat during the Tet Offensive).
Court Admissions:
New York State; United States Supreme Court; United States Tax Court; United States International Court of Trade; United States Courts of Appeals for the Second and Fifth Circuits; United States District Courts for the Eastern, Southern, Western, and Northern Districts of New York, the Connecticut District, the Northern District of California, the Northern District of Texas, and the Eastern District of Kentucky.
Articles about Pro Bono Work
• "Donor Profile: John Lang." Inside Children's Rights Fall 2008:7.
- A description of John Lang's contributions to child welfare reform.
• "Settlement Reached in Mississippi Child Welfare Suit." The Clarion Ledger 8 Nov. 2007.
- Reporting on child welfare class action in Mississippi.
• "Public Interest Projects," by Thomas Adcock. New York Law Journal 4 Aug. 2006
- Referencing John Lang's pro bono work as lead counsel.
• "Lives That Legal Angels Saved," by Susan Littwin. Corporate Board Member Magazine
8.4: Jul/Aug 2005
- Discussing John Lang's child welfare advocacy.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Probate
80%
33 years
Litigation
20%
55 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 500-500 per hour
Payment Methods
- Check
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Licensed in New York for 55 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1970
No misconduct found
Location
Lang & Kontoroff LLP
60 East 42nd Street,, Suite 4600, New York, NY, 10165-0006
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Posted by rosemary | July 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Lethal Litigator
John Lang was my trial attorney for a Will Contest which we ultimately won in 2016. John Lang,,as lead attorney, always took full command of facts & circumstances of which he conducted depositions & cross examinations rendering the opposition weak &intimidated every time. Don't ever mistake Mr Lang's...
Posted by anonymous | March 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent Attorney and Top Legal Strategist
John Lang is an excellent attorney and superb legal strategist. His insights and advice regarding my case were spot-on. I trust his judgment implicitly. John was wonderful to deal with. He answered my questions and addressed all concerns I may have had. He communicated and explained issues clearly. ...
Posted by Robert | December 28, 2012 | Litigation
John Lang, lawyer extrordinaire
I can think of no lawyer I would recommend more highly than John Lang. For matters having to do with litigation of any kind, there is noone better. In matters of judgement, he is, again, at the top of the list. In one recent case having to do with supposed past tax due his advice as to strategy and a...
John Franklin Lang's Lawyer Endorsements
"An exceptional litigation attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Highly recommended lawyer."
"John and I were partners for many years and worked together on a significant number of cases and litigation avoidance plans. John is one of the very best litigators I have ever worked with. His skills cover a broad range from seeing the big picture and having the ability to think "outside the box" to handling the nitty gritty details inherent in litigation. John should be at the very top of anyone's list of litigation attorneys."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
New York Metro Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Peer Review Rated "AV Preeminent" (5.0 - Highest Rating), Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Designated a "Top Rated Lawyer in Trusts and Estates", Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Best for Trusts and Estates Litigation, Acquisition International Magazine
2015
Corporate America Legal Elite -- Best for Probate Litigation, Corporate America Magazine
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Premier 100 Trial Attorney, American Academy of Trial Attorneys
2013
Top 100 Trusts and Estates Lawyer" - New York State, American Society of Litigation Advocates
2006
Professional and Community Service Award, Loeb & Loeb
1986
Kentucky Colonel, Governor of Kentucky
1966
American Jurisprudence Award, Lawyers Cooperative Publishing
1964
Kelly Prize for Excellence in Debate, City University of New York, City College
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Principal and Founder, Law Offices of John F. Lang, PLLC
2014 - 2016
Founding Partner, Lang & Kontoroff LLP
2010 - 2014
Principal and Founder, Law Offices of John F. Lang
1991 - 2010
Partner, Litigation Department, Loeb and Loeb LLP
1990 - 1991
Partner, Litigation Department, Gaston & Snow
1984 - 1990
Partner, Litigation Department, Pollner, Mezan& Stolzberg
1980 - 1984
Associate, Phillips Lytle Hitchcock Blaine & Huber
1977 - 1980
Special Assistant Attorney General, Special Prosecutions, New York Attorney General's Office
1970 - 1977
Assistant District Attorney, Deputy Chief, Frauds Bureau, New York County (Manhattan) District Attorney's Office
Associations
2014 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Litigation Counsel of AmericaFellow
1995 - Present
American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section; International Law SectionMember
1995 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Trust and Estates Law SectionMember
1995 - Present
Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Small Law Firm CommitteeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Estate of Kohn
Forged will declared nullity by jury.
United States v. Mullen.
Dismissal of all charges.
Education
1967
Fordham University School of Law
Juris Doctor
1964
City University of New York, City College
Bachelor or Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Live Presentation and Webinar at N.Y. City Bar Assn.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Litigating in Probate Court
2013
Live Presentation and Webinar at Lawline.com
Winning the Tough Case by Embracing the Negative
2012
Litigation Counsel of America Renaissance Symposium VI at the Harvard Club
Preparation, Inspiration, and Perspiration: Lessons Learned in Trying to Win the So-Called Impossible Case
Publications
2008
Aspatore Books, a Division of Thomson-West
The Executive's Guide to Depositions: A Practical Reference Explaining the Deposition
2006
Aspatore Books, a division of Thomson-West
White Collar Crime Attorneys Add Value,” lead chapter in The Executive's Guide to Understanding White Collar Crime
2000
The Banking Law Journal, March/April 2000
Patenting Business Methods and Systems; the Aftermath of State Street Bank (Co-Author)
1997
Directors Monthly
Safeguarding Business from the Threat of White Collar Crime.” (Co-Author)
Languages
English
Spanish