Jon J. Sarra

Jon J. Sarra is partner at Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP and is a member of the Trusts, Estates and Wealth Planning Practice Group. He is also a member of the Real Estate, Energy and Environmental Law Practice Group and Business Law Practice Group. Combining his background in these areas with his business law work, Mr. Sarra counsels businesses and individuals in all aspects of estate and tax planning, estate and trust administration, business succession planning, general business and corporate matters, and residential and commercial real estate. Mr. Sarra also counsels foundations and not-for-profit corporations.

Mr. Sarra works with individuals, families, and business owners to devise and implement custom estate plans through wills, trusts, and other planning vehicles. Mr. Sarra also works closely with high net worth individuals to develop state and federal estate tax planning and asset protection strategies. Mr. Sarra regularly works with his clients and their investment advisors, bank trust departments, insurance agents, and accountants to ensure that the plan meets with the long term objectives of the client. Mr. Sarra also counsels both fiduciaries and beneficiaries with respect to the administration of trusts and estates.

Mr. Sarra works with commercial lenders and corporate clients on financing transactions and real property purchases and sales.

Mr. Sarra also serves clients in the real estate brokerage, insurance brokerage, and financial institutions sectors. He regularly works with clients on Realtor licensing issues and mortgage lending related to oil and gas rights. He has served as legal counsel to the Greater Binghamton Association of Realtors since 2005. Mr. Sarra works with a number of local and regional foundations in the areas of governance and tax compliance. Mr. Sarra serves as co-chair of the Trusts and Estates Committee of the Broome County Bar Association.

Mr. Sarra is a regular lecturer on the following topics: trust, estate and tax planning; estate planning related to oil and gas law; real estate law related to contracts; oil and gas leasing and mineral conveyances; and mortgage lending related to oil and gas law.

Mr. Sarra is past chair of the firm’s Associate Attorneys Committee. He also serves on the firm’s Marketing and Finance committees. Mr. Sarra was appointed to the Broome County Board of Ethics by the County Executive in 2013 and served until 2016.

He is actively involved in the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce and served as Chairman of the Board from 2022-2024. He is the past Chair of the Small Business Council, a past co-chair of the Recognition and Awards Committee, and a past member of the Governmental Affairs Committee.

A native of Endicott, New York, Mr. Sarra is actively involved in the community. He is a past president of the Endicott Performing Arts Committee (EPAC) and a past co-president of the Little Italy Endicott Board. He is a past board member of Catholic Charities of Broome County. He served as Chair of the UHS Foundation and is a board member of the Community Foundation for South Central New York. A graduate of Seton Catholic Central High School, Mr. Sarra continues to give back to his Alma Mater by serving on the Board of Directors of The Catholic Schools of Broome County from 2015 to 2024 and as Chairman of the Board from 2020-2023. Mr. Sarra serves as a board member of the Catholic Schools of Broome County Foundation.