John P Corrigan

John P Corrigan

also known as John Peter Corrigan

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 35 years

Business Lawyer at White Plains, NY
Practice Areas: Business, Estate Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Tax

175 South Broadway, Suite 4-961, White Plains, NY

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Business 40%

including contracts of all types, business formations/dissolutions, venture capital documents, lending/financing transactions, business reorganizations, etc.

40%
Estate Planning 25%

including estate documents, estate/gift tax planning, probate filings and administration, including marital/divorce situations.

25%
Mergers and Acquisitions 25%

preparing letters of intent, asset and stock purchase agreements and related documents typical of any purchase and sale transaction.

25%
Tax 10%

primarily income tax planning for individuals and business entities, including for divorce matters.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 500-500 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 35 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 35 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1990

Delinquent

No misconduct found

Location

Corrigan, Baker & Levine, LLC

175 South Broadway, Suite 4-961, White Plains, NY, 10601

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John P Corrigan's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 24 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Michael | May 25, 2014 | Contracts & Agreements

Always felt I was getting value for money and the knowledge dispensed was on the money

John Prepared a couple of contracts for a MBO. that never materialised. His allround expertise in this area including taxation was a great help. I knew from the start he knew what he was talking about. His contracts were exactly what I requested and there was no timewasting. He was a one stop shop ...and the billling was transparent and fair unlike a lot of the larger law firms I have had in NY and LA. He is now my goto lawyer and I have no hesitation in recommending him to anybody.

Posted by kim | July 05, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

John Corrigan-an attorney who always goes above and beyond

John is not only an amazing attorney but I truly believe he is someone who cares very much about doing his best for his clients. I have used him in several capacities and am continually impressed by the extent of his knowledge. John is an attorney who looks beyond the obvious -he managed to analyze ...my divorce settlement and find an argument to reopen an issue that no other attorney had managed to see. He has gone through great pains to make sure that I fully understand the basis for his argument and the ways in which he can help me. I am terrible with math but John has taken the time to make me understand the numbers even when, on the 10th time, I tell him that I don't understand it. John is the most responsive attorney I have ever worked with- an email is always answered almost immediately and a phone call always the same day. I first worked with John on my LLC agreement for my new business. He was just supposed to be looking it over on my behalf and was so frustrated by the incompetency of another attorneys drafting that he ended up rewriting most of the document to make sure that I was represented correctly. I would highly recommend john as an attorney of tremendous intelligence and integrity.

Posted by John | June 12, 2013 | Litigation

My review of John Corrigan

I engaged John to oversee a very complex litigation involving a trusteeship for a large family office. He was given the responsibility of managing a team of defense lawyers from three other firms. The task was overly consuming and required a unique and comprehensive skill set. While John's well-kn...own strengths include handling complex transactional matters and trusts and estate planning, John proved his ability to use his strong business acumen, legal knowledge and experience, and his organizational skills in combination to navigate this very challenging matter. He quarterbacked the team, developed the legal strategy and monitored and reviewed each firm's contribution. He was able to keep the team on task and maintain an overall efficiency. Without John as lead counsel, this litigation could have quickly spun out of control and ended with an unfavorable result. I strongly recommend John Corrigan - especially when the going gets tough.

Posted by Lloyd | May 27, 2013 | Estate Planning

OUTSTANDING ATTORNEY WHO REALLY CARES

AS Business Managers representing High Profile/High Income/High Net Worth Entertainment Industry Clients we have been faced with finding Professionals who can guide us and our clients in Asset Preservation and Tax Minimization. After a very long term client's Estate Planning Needs changed I was chall...enged by circumstances to select a new Attorney sufficiently informed regarding the modified current Law. I was directed to John, both a CPA and Attorney with an exceptional business and legal background, as well as a great demeanor. He turned a difficult tax situation into a resolution. He is now the person we refer all relevant matters to.

Posted by Liz | May 27, 2013 | Estate Planning

Outstanding Attorney and Much More

John came highly recommended from another law firm because of his impressive and diverse credentials. John can give you expert advice on most things because he has more certification and degrees than anyone you will ever meet. As a client, I have benefitted from John's extensive experience in law,... tax, accounting and financial planning. My family has the utmost confidence in John's advice that we have hired him repeatedly to handle personal estate matters and the formation of LLCs. Just as important...John is down to earth, easy to talk to, and able to explain things in layman's terms. These qualities are very important to my family as small business owners.

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"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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"I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone needing legal representation."

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Samuel Eastman

Business lawyer | Jan 20

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"Mr. Corrigan consistently provides thoughtful, practical legal advice within the Avvo community. I would feel very comfortable referring clients with New York business matters to Mr. Corrigan."

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Donald Henslee

Business lawyer | Dec 08

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"I find John Corrigan's legal analysis to be concise and thoughtful. I endorse this attorney."

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Business lawyer | Nov 06

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"I endorse this lawyer. He gives worthwhile contributions, and concise clear answers. His experience and expertise is evident."

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Mark Mohler

Business lawyer | Nov 06

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"I find John's answers on Avvo to be very valuable, succinct and insightful."

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Matthew Blair

Business lawyer | Oct 18

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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Corrigan's contributions to the AVVO community reflect an expert knowledge of business law and a willingness to help those in need."

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Administrative law lawyer | Jul 30

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"John Corrigan is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients as well as his level of experience. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."

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Stephen Cohen

Tax lawyer | Jul 23

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"I have had the pleasure of being corrected by Mr. Corrigan on a tax issue and much to my surprise and chagrin he was correct and I admitted it. I have looked at his comments and found all that I looked at to be in line with my thoughts. (that is except for the one we disagreed on --and he was correct)"

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Jonathan Levy

Business lawyer | Jul 21

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"Mr. Corrigan's answers on Avvo without fail are helpful, courteous, and well thought out. I would not hesistate to retain Mr. Corrigan."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Top Contributor, Avvo

2014

Top Contributor, Avvo

2014

Clients' Choice, Avvo

2013

Top Contributor, Avvo

2013

Clients' Choice, Avvo

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2003

Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts

1993

Certified Financial Planner (CFP), College for Financial Planning

1984

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), New York State

1978

Regents Scholarship, New York State

1978

Full Tuition Academic Scholarship, Pace University

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Of Counsel, Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP

2006 - Present

Partner, Corrigan, Baker & Levine, LLC

2014 - 2022

Of Counsel, Miller Zeiderman & Wiederkehr LLP

2013 - 2021

Managing Director, PCO M&A and Succession Specialists, LLC

2010 - 2022

Of Counsel, Yankwitt LLP

1997 - 2006

Managing Partner, The Breakwater Group, LLC

1991 - 1997

VP, Tax Counsel & Secretary, White River Corporation

1989 - 1991

Asst. V.P. & Tax Counsel, Frank B. Hall & Co., Inc.

1982 - 1989

Senior Tax Manager, Deloitte & Touche LLP

Associations

2001 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

Admitted

1990 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

United States Tax Court

Admitted

1984 - Present

AICPA

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Corstar Communications vs. A1 Computer Services

Settled

Abrams & Company vs. G.A. Fleet Associates

Settled

Raum & Raum vs. Town of Mount Pleasant, et. al.

Judgment in favor of my Client

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Education

1989

Fordham Law School

JD

1984

Pace University

MBA (cum laude)

1982

Pace University

BBA (cum laude)

Speaking Engagements

2014

PestWorld Annual Conference

The PCO Merger and Acquisitions Game – Understanding Valuation, Deal Structure and Tax Strategies

2014

M&A Annual Webinar Conference

Mergers & Acquisitions

2014

Insurance Agency M&A Symposium

Mergers & Acquisitions

2013

Q3 2013 Financial Update

Basic Estate Panning

2013

M&A Annual Webinar Conference

Mergers & Acquisitions

2003

Practical Estate Planning

Estate Planning

2003

Making Sense of Split Dollar Life Insurance

Life Insurance

2002

Employment Agmts. vs. Independent Contractor Agmts.

Contracts

2002

Beware the Boilerplate Provisions

Contracts

Publications

2015

Pest Management Professional The Ins and Outs of Non-competes

2015

2015

Pest Pro Magazine What You Should Know Before Selling Your PCO Business

2015

Pest Management Professional Due Diligence is More Than Just Vetting Revenues

2014

2014

Pest Management Professional M&A: Legal Do's and Dont's

2014

Pest Management Professional M&A: Buying and Selling Do's and Dont's

2014

Pest Management Professional Gearing Up to Sell

2013

2013

Pest Management Professional Time to Sell? 7 Questions to Ask Yourself

2008

MDPCE Law Firm Newsletter S-Corp, C-Corp or LLC?

2006

MDPCE Law Firm Newsletter Do You Need an Insurance Trust?

2006

Lorman Education Services Asset Protection Strategies

2005

MDPCE Law Firm Newsletter Do I Need a Will or Something Else?

Languages

English

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