John R. Morken

John R. Morken

Litigation - Trusts and Estates

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Uniondale, New York
47+ years experience
Farrell Fritz PC
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4000 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556-3826
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Bio

John R. Morken is a trusts and estates litigator representing individuals, families, and institutions. With extensive trial and appellate experience in the Surrogate’s Courts and other courts throughout New York, John handles probate contests, trust litigation, discovery proceedings, accountings, and commercial litigation related to estates.John is very active as a certified mediator, settling disputed estate matters. He also advises clients on steps that can be taken to avoid future estate litigation that otherwise can, quite literally, destroy families and cause endless aggravation and costs.A prolific author and lecturer on estate litigation topics, John authors articles appearing in respected publications such as the New York State Bar Association’s Trusts and Estates Law Section Newsletter and in the New York State Bar Association Journal. Over the course of his lengthy career, John lectured several times to the Surrogate’s Association of the State of New York. John R. Morken is a trusts and estates litigator representing individuals, families, and institutions. With extensive trial and appellate experience in the Surrogate’s Courts and other courts throughout New York, John handles probate contests, trust litigation, discovery proceedings, accountings, and commercial litigation related to estates.John is very active as a certified mediator, settling disputed estate matters. He also advises clients on steps that can be taken to avoid future estate litigation that otherwise can, quite literally, destroy families and cause endless aggravation and costs.A prolific author and lecturer on estate litigation topics, John authors articles appearing in respected publications such as the New York State Bar Association’s Trusts and Estates Law Section Newsletter and in the New York State Bar Association Journal. Over the course of his lengthy career, John lectured several times to the Surrogate’s Association of the State of New York. John R. Morken is a trusts and estates litigator representing individuals, families, and institutions. With extensive trial and appellate experience in the Surrogate’s Courts and other courts throughout New York, John handles probate contests, trust litigation, discovery proceedings, accountings, and commercial litigation related to estates. John is very active as a certified mediator, settling disputed estate matters. He also advises clients on steps that can be taken to avoid future estate litigation that otherwise can, quite literally, destroy families and cause endless aggravation and costs. A prolific author and lecturer on estate litigation topics, John authors articles appearing in respected publications such as the New York State Bar Association’s Trusts and Estates Law Section Newsletter and in the New York State Bar Association Journal. Over the course of his lengthy career, John lectured several times to the Surrogate’s Association of the State of New York.

Practice Areas

Litigation - Trusts and Estates

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Long Island (2024)
  • Recognized: Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating
  • The Best Lawyers in America (Litigation - Trusts & Estates), 2015-2017
  • New York Metro Super Lawyers list, 2008 (Estate Planning & Probate), 2009-2016 (Estate & Trust Litigation)
  • Swarthmore College, with Honors
  • Leading Individual, NY Private Wealth: Disputes, Chambers High Net Worth

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2015

Education

  • New York University, J.D., graduated 1978
  • Swarthmore College, BA, graduated 1974

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