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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.

Location
  • 400 RXR Plaza
    Uniondale, NY 11556-3826
Languages
  • English
Education
  • New York University, J.D., graduated 1978
  • Swarthmore College, BA, graduated 1974
Bar Admissions
  • New York, United States
  • United States, Southern and Eastern Districts of the Federal Court
  • United States, Second Circuit Court of Appeals
  • United States, Tax Court
Affiliations
  • American College of Trust and Estate Counsel - Member
  • Nassau County Bar Association - Member
  • New York State Bar Association - Former Chair, Litigation and Legislation Committees; Trusts and Estates Law Section
  • Suffolk County Bar Association - Member

Farrell Fritz, P.C.
Headquarters: Uniondale, New York

21 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

16 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Long Island (2024)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Awards:
  • 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

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