John J.
Barnosky
Estate Litigation
Partner
Uniondale
T: 516-227-0730
jbarnosky@farrellfritz.com jbarnosky@farrellfritz.com
About John
John J. Barnosky practices trust and estate law, concentrating on estate planning, probate and administration of estates and trusts, and taxation. He also represents clients in litigated trust and estate matters, including will contests, disputes over the validity of trusts, contested accounting proceedings, and tax disputes before the Surrogate’s Courts and other courts throughout New York.
Jack’s clients include families, individuals, banks, foundations, and other institutions. In addition to his work at Farrell Fritz, he is a frequent lecturer at New York State Bar Association seminars on trust and estate practice.
Jack also is a contributor to Farrell Fritz’s New York Trusts & Estates Litigation blog and has previously written articles published in the New York Law Journal, The Nassau Lawyer, and the Journal of the Suffolk Academy of Law. He is a co-author of the treatise, “Revocable Trusts,” published by Thomson West, and has written sections of Warren’s Heaton on Surrogate’s Court Practice.
Previously, he was an adjunct professor of law at Touro Law School.
Credentials
Education
- Assumption College (BA)
- New York University School of Law (LL.M.)
- St. John’s University School of Law (JD)
Bar Admissions
- New York
Court Admissions
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Tax Court
Affiliations & Appointments
- New York State EPTL/SCPA Advisory Committee
- American Bar Association, Taxation Section
- American College of Trusts and Estates Counsel, Fellow
- North Fork Bank Estate Review, Past Editor
- Nassau County Bar Association, Trust and Estate Committee, Past Chair
- New York State Bar Association, Estate and Trust Law Committee Estate and Trust Law Section, Chair, Court Reorganization Task Force, Member
Articles & Advisories
Wealth Transfer Opportunities with Devalued Assets
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have far-reaching effects which are expected to be felt for months to come, if not…
March 27, 2020
Client Advisory – Recession Presents Opportunities for Estate Planning with Real Estate
As we all know, commercial real estate holdings have been significantly impacted by the recession. Vacancy rates have risen, rents…
October 01, 2010
Client Advisory – The 2010 Federal Estate Tax “Repeal”
As you may already know, much to the astonishment of the legal community, Congress has failed to pass legislation extending…
February 23, 2010
Steps Taken While Testator is Alive Can Play a Key Role in Upholding Client’s Estate Plan After Death – Journal | December 1999
A few careful steps taken during a testator’s life can minimize the chances of a will contest and protect the…
December 04, 1999
News
Farrell Fritz Named to 2013 U. S. News & World Report’s National Best Lawyers – “Best Law Firms’ List
Farrell Fritz is pleased to announce the firm has received a Tier 1 (highest) ranking in the 2013 Edition of…
January 02, 2013
Farrell Fritz Launches New York Trusts & Estates Litigation Blog
Farrell Fritz trusts and estates associates, Jaclene L. D’Agostino, Robert M. Harper and Frank T. Santoro will also contribute to…
January 26, 2009
Investment News Blog: John Barnosky on Structuring of Beneficiary Designations
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IN retirement: John Barnosky on Structuring of Beneficiary Designations
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Press Releases
21 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2023 Leading Lawyers by Best Lawyers
Farrell Fritz congratulates 17 attorneys on being selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2023.…
August 18, 2022
Five Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized in Chambers 2022 High Net Worth Rankings
Farrell Fritz is pleased to announce that Estate Litigation partners John (Jack) J. Barnosky, Neil V. Carbone, Brian P. Corrigan,…
July 14, 2022
27 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2021 Leading Lawyers in Their Respective Areas of Practice
Farrell Fritz has a combined total of 27 attorneys selected to the 2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers and New…
September 30, 2021
17 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2022 Leading Lawyers by Best Lawyers
Farrell Fritz congratulates 12 attorneys on being selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022.…
August 19, 2021
Four Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized in Chambers 2021 High Net Worth Rankings
Farrell Fritz is pleased to announce that Estate Litigation partners John (Jack) J. Barnosky, Neil V. Carbone, John R. Morken,…
August 10, 2021
30 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2020 Leading Lawyers in Their Respective Areas of Practice
Farrell Fritz has a combined total of 30 attorneys selected to the 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers and New…
November 04, 2020
John J. Barnosky, Esq. Joins Maurer Foundation Board Of Directors
The Maurer Foundation, a Long Island breast health education non-profit, is pleased to welcome John J. Barnosky, Esq., partner at Farrell…
September 08, 2020
18 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2021 Leading Lawyers by Best Lawyers
Farrell Fritz congratulates twelve attorneys on being selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021.…
August 20, 2020
Four Farrell Fritz Partners Receive Top Awards
Farrell Fritz is pleased to announce that John J. Barnosky and Robert E. Sandler both received the Best Lawyers in…
October 04, 2019
29 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2019 Leading Lawyers in Their Respective Areas of Practice
Farrell Fritz has a combined total of 29 attorneys selected to the 2019 New York Metro Super Lawyers and New…
September 17, 2019
Ten Farrell Fritz Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America© 2020
Farrell Fritz congratulates ten attorneys on being selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020.…
August 15, 2019
30 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2018 Leading Lawyers in Their Respective Areas of Practice
Farrell Fritz had a combined total of 30 attorneys selected to the 2018 New York Metro Super Lawyers and New…
September 13, 2018
Ten Farrell Fritz Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America© 2019
Farrell Fritz congratulates ten attorneys on being selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019.…
August 09, 2018
Farrell Fritz Receives Tier 1 Ranking in 2018 U.S. News – Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms”
Farrell Fritz is pleased to announce that, for the sixth consecutive year, the firm has received a Tier 1 Ranking…
November 01, 2017
31 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2017 Leading Lawyers in their Respective Areas of Practice
Farrell Fritz had a combined total of 31 attorneys selected to the 2017 New York Metro Super Lawyers and New…
September 20, 2017
Ten Farrell Fritz Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America 2018
Farrell Fritz congratulates ten attorneys on being selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018.…
August 15, 2017
30 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2016 Leading Lawyers in their Respective Areas of Practice
Farrell Fritz had a combined total of 30 attorneys selected to the 2016 New York Metro Super Lawyers and New…
September 21, 2016
Farrell Fritz & Estate Litigation Partners Receive Ranking in the Prestigious Chambers High Net Worth Publication
Farrell Fritz proudly announces that the firm has been recognized as one of two New York Leading Firms in Chambers…
August 30, 2016
Nine Farrell Fritz Partners Named to The Best Lawyers in America© 2017
Farrell Fritz congratulates nine partners on being selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2017.…
August 16, 2016
30 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2015 Leading Lawyers in their Respective Areas of Practice
Farrell Fritz had a combined total of 30 attorneys selected to the 2015 New York Super Lawyers and New York…
September 16, 2015
Seven Farrell Fritz Partners Named to The Best Lawyers in America© 2016
Farrell Fritz congratulates seven partners on being selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2016.…
August 21, 2015
30 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2014 Leading Lawyers in their Respective Areas of Practice
Farrell Fritz had a combined total of 30 attorneys named to the 2014 New York Super Lawyers and New York…
September 23, 2014
Six Farrell Fritz Partners Named to The Best Lawyers in America© 2015 List
Farrell Fritz congratulates six partners on being selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2015.…
August 18, 2014
Five Farrell Fritz Partners Named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2014 List
Farrell Fritz congratulates five partners on being recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®…
August 15, 2013
Five Farrell Fritz Partners Named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2013 List
Farrell Fritz congratulates five partners on being recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®…
November 14, 2012
Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as Leading Lawyers in their Respective Areas of Practice
Farrell Fritz congratulates ten partners and one counsel on being selected for the 2012 New York Super Lawyers – Metro…
October 11, 2012
Farrell Fritz Partner, John (Jack) J. Barnosky, Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2012
Farrell Fritz is pleased to announce that trusts and estates partner, Jack Barnosky, was recently selected by his peers for…
November 08, 2011
Farrell Fritz Partners Named to the New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Farrell Fritz congratulates seven partners on being selected for inclusion on the New York Super Lawyers 2011 – Metro Edition…
October 27, 2011
Five Farrell Fritz Partners Named to 2010 Super Lawyers List
Farrell Fritz congratulates five attorneys on being selected for inclusion in the 2010 New York Super Lawyers®. The five partners…
October 15, 2010
Five Partners Named to 2009 Super Lawyers List
Farrell Fritz congratulates five attorneys on being selected for inclusion in 2009 New York Super Lawyers® – Metro Edition. The…
October 16, 2009
John J. Barnosky Included in The Best of the U.S. 2008 Best Lawyers in the U.S.
February 20, 2008
Recognition
The Best Lawyers in America
Long Island Lawyer of the Year 2017–2018, 2020
Super Lawyers
New York Metro (Estate & Trust Litigation) 2007–Present
Chambers and Partners
Private Wealth Disputes – New York, 2021-2022
The Best of the U.S.
List of the Best Lawyers in the U.S. 2008
American Lawyer
One of the Best Trusts & Estates Lawyers in America 2004
AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell
Peer Review Rating
The Best Lawyers in America
Litigation—Trusts & Estates and Trusts & Estates 1999-Present
Community Work
Jack is on the board of directors for the Mauer Foundation. The foundation’s mission is to save lives through breast health education that focuses on breast cancer prevention, healthy lifestyle choices, early detection and risk reduction.