Brian P. Corrigan
Recognized since 2019
New York, New York
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Brian P. Corrigan is an accomplished litigation attorney who, for well over 20 years, has achieved numerous victories for his clients in complex trust and estate disputes. Through his seasoned judgment, aggressive advocacy and sound strategies, Brian secures successful court decisions and jury verdicts for his clients. Brian is equally adept at obtaining advantageous results for his clients through negotiated settlements or effective motion practice. Brian’s years of experience in the courtroom provide unique insights, enabling him to provide sophisticated advice to his estate planning clients. Many of Brian’s successes are instances where, through his techniques and keen guidance, a client’s estate plan avoided anticipated litigation entirely.
Brian’s litigation practice includes will contests, contested accountings, prenuptial agreement challenges, fiduciary removal, fiduciary surcharge, will construction/reformation, and asset turnover/discovery proceedings. He also resolves disputes related to powers of attorney, divorce/separation agreement issues arising post-death, spousal rights of election, and joint accounts/pay on death accounts. Brian also represents clients in contested and uncontested guardianship proceedings.
Known for his laser focus and calm demeanor, Brian guides his clients through often emotionally charged situations with a steady hand. He listens to his client’s concerns attentively and brings a refreshing balance of legal acumen and real-world practicality into all communications, negotiations, and litigation strategy.
A prominent practitioner in his field, Brian lectures and writes on trust and estate litigation topics extensively. He authored, “Defensive Estate Planning,” a chapter in Strategies for Trusts and Estates in New York: Leading Lawyers on Analyzing Recent Developments and Navigating the Estate Planning Process in New York, published by Thomson Reuters’ Aspatore Books. In this chapter, Brian covers pre-litigation planning, advising trustees and executors, protective planning techniques, and other strategic methods for avoiding future estate litigation.
Brian is also a leader within the firm, serving as a member of the Farrell Fritz Management Committee. Prior to joining the firm, Brian was an estate litigation partner in the New York City office of an AmLaw 100 law firm.
- 622 Third Avenue, Suite 37200
New York, NY 10017
- Hofstra University, J.D. , graduated 2001
- Providence College, B.A.
- United States, New York State
- Nassau County Bar Association - Surrogate’s Court Trust & Estate Committee
- New York City Bar Association -
- New York County Lawyers’ Association - Past Chair, Committee on Trusts and Estates
- New York State Bar Association - Chair, Committee on Practice and Ethics, Trusts and Estates Section
- New York State Bar Association - Vice Chair, Committee on Legislation, Trusts and Estates Section
21 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
16 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates, New York City (2025)
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
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