John T. Refermat
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Direct Line 585.324.5762
Direct Fax 585.269.3009
Position: Partner
Legal Services:
- Civil and Commercial Litigation
- Real Property Tax Certiorari/Eminent Domain
- Municipal/Land Use Litigation
- Environmental Law
- Labor and Employment
Education:
Notre Dame Law School (J.D., 1996)
Hamilton College (B.A., 1991)
Admissions:
New York State Bar, 1997
United States District Court, Western District of New York, 1998
United States District Court, Northern District of New York, 1997
United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, 1998
United States Bankruptcy Court, Western District of New York, 2000
United States Court of Federal Claims, 2005
United States Supreme Court, 2005
Mr. Refermat is an experienced litigator whose practice includes complex civil and commercial litigation, real property tax certiorari/eminent domain, zoning and municipal/land use litigation, and environmental matters. Mr. Refermat also has experience in securities arbitration and construction litigation. An experienced appellate advocate, Mr. Refermat has successfully prepared and argued appeals before New York's Appellate Division and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second circuit.
Mr. Refermat represents property owners, school districts and municipalities in real property tax proceedings and advises both public and private clients on the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). On behalf of municipalities and other entities, he has successfully defended a variety of proceedings, including those involving SEQRA, landmark designation, and zoning/land use issues.
Mr. Refermat previously served as general counsel to the Binghamton Housing Authority, counsel to the Broome County Republican Committee and special counsel to New York State Senator Thomas W. Libous.
Professional and Community Affiliations
- Monroe County Bar Association
- Board of Directors, Polish Heritage Society of Rochester
- Member, George Eastman Legacy Committee and the Eastman House Council
- Deputy Leader, Town of Penfield Republican Committee
- Trustee of St. Thomas More Church
