John Todd Refermat

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Lacy Katzen LLP (2007-present)

Experience: 27 years

New York, 2nd Circuit, U.S. Supreme Court and 3 others

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Experience 27y

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John Refermat is an experienced, AV rated trial lawyer whose practice includes complex civil and commercial litigation, real property tax certiorari/condemnation/eminent domain, zoning and municipal/land use litigation, environmental matters, securities arbitration and construction litigation. An experienced appellate advocate, John has successfully prepared and argued appeals before various departments of the New York State Appellate Division and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. John’s commercial litigation practice includes a wide variety of shareholder/partner/limited liability entity disputes, contested dissolutions, trademark, licensing, unfair competition, warranty and Uniform Commercial Code issues, and restrictive covenants/non-compete/solicitation agreements; he also has experience with international trade/commerce. John has an expansive practice representing property owners, school districts and municipalities in a wide range of real property assessment matters, including energy generation and emissions credits, and issues involving tax exemptions and unique properties. He previously served as General Counsel to the Binghamton Housing Authority, Counsel to the Broome County Republican Committee, Special Counsel to New York State Senator Thomas W. Libous, and Treasurer of the Monroe County Republican Committee. John co-led Lacy Katzen's Culture Initiative that transformed the firm’s culture and resulted in our designation, based on a survey conducted by Workplace Dynamics for the Democrat & Chronicle, as a Top 100 Workplace. John is rated as “AV” or “Preeminent” by Martindale Hubbell and Best Lawyers for legal ability and ethical standards.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

New York

Since 1997

2nd Circuit

Since 1998

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 2005

United States Court of Federal Claims

Since 2005

United States District Court for the Northern District of New York

Since 1997

United States District Court for the Western District of New York

Since 1998

Professional Experience

Current

Lacy Katzen LLP (2007-present)

Partner

Current

Harris Beach PLLC (1999-2007)

Associate Attorney

Current

Chernin & Gold LLP, now Levene Gouldin & Thompson LLP (1996-1999)

Associate Attorney

Education

University Of Notre Dame

1987 - 1991

Hamilton College

B.A. | Economics Major, Government Minor

Honors: Pentagon Senior Honor Society Delivered Commencement Address

Awards

year - John Todd Refermat

Special Service Award

United States District Court for the Western District of New York

Contacts

Mailing Address P.O. Box 22878 Rochester NY 14692-2878 Telephone: (585) 324-5762

Physical Address The Granite Building, 130 East Main Street Rochester NY 14604 Telephone: (585) 324-5762

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John Todd Refermat Lacy Katzen LLP (2007-present)

Experience: 27 years

Website: Open

Phone: (585) 324-5762

Location: USA

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English: Spoken, Written

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