Hinman, Howard & Kattell's top priority is producing a high quality service in a timely manner. We tailor our work to the practical demands of each situation and the specific needs of the companies and individuals with whom we work. Our focus is always the client and achieving the clients' goals.

With attorneys admitted in U.S. Federal Courts, U.S. Bankruptcy Courts, the U.S. Tax Court, the U.S. Supreme Court and the State Courts of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida, Hinman, Howard & Kattell can serve clients' regional and national needs. Our Binghamton Office established in 1902 serves clients in Broome, Tioga and Cortland counties. Our Norwich office established 1985 and our Oneonta office established in 1997 serve Chenango, Otsego and Delaware counties and surrounding areas. Our Syracuse Office was established in 1999 and serves our clients in the greater Syracuse area. Our Scranton office was established in 2003 and serves our clients in the Northeastern Pennsylvania area. Our main office location in upstate New York enables us able to offer extremely competitive value compared to larger city firms.

Hinman, Howard & Kattell has the experience, resources and skill to provide effective legal advice and representation in transactions and litigation, with the courtesy and high ethical standards that are a firm tradition.

As the largest and one of the oldest law firms in south central New York, Hinman, Howard & Kattell provides excellent service. Since 1902, we have endeavored to do our clients' legal work with courtesy, thoughtfulness and thoroughness. We invite you to join us in our second century of service.

Statement of Practice

General Civil Practice before all Courts and Agencies, including both Trial and Appellate Practice. Corporate, Real Estate, Banking, Probate, Labor, Tax, Insurance, Negligence, Municipal, Condemnation and Utility Law.

Address

4600 North Ocean Boulevard
Suite 206
Boynton Beach, FL 33435, (Palm Beach Co.)

Phone

Phone: 561-276-1008
Fax: 561-272-2793

Website

http://www.hhk.com

Firm/Affiliate Offices

PARTNER

Erik Edward Joh (Partner) born Binghamton, New York, March 28, 1945; admitted to bar, 1971, New York; 1979, Florida. Education: Dartmouth College (A.B., 1967); Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1970). Research Editor, Albany Law Review, 1970. Member: Board of Governors, American National Red Cross, 1995-2001; Board of Trustees, Florida Institute of Technology. Treasurer, Board of Trustees, Albany Law School. President, Florida Governors Hurricane Conference, Inc, 1994-1999. Trustee: Gertrude E. Skelly Charitable Foundation; Nalen Foundation; William J. Conners III and Barbara S. Conners Foundation. President, Continental Corporation, Boston, Massachusetts. Director, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, 1997-2003. Member: South Palm Beach County, Broome County, New York State (Member, House of Delegates, 1980-1981) and American (Member, Sections on: Real Property, Probate and Trust Law; Tax) Bar Associations; The Florida Bar. Practice Areas: Estate Planning; Probate and Trusts; Tax Law; Real Estate; Private Foundations; Charitable Organizations Law.

ASSOCIATE

Mark D. McWilliams (Associate) born 1961; admitted to bar, 1999, Florida; 2000, U.S. Tax Court. Education: Marshall University (B.S., Accounting, 1983); Nova University (J.D., cum laude, 1998). Senior Staff Member, International Law Journal, 1997-1998. Former Practicing Certified Public Accountant in Florida and Ohio. Board Member, Institute for Survivors of Sexual Violence, Inc. Former Treasurer, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation of Palm Beach County. Member: Palm Beach County Bar Association; The Florida Bar (Member, Real Property, Probate and Trust, Section). Practice Areas: Corporate Law; Probate; Estate Planning; Trust Law; Taxation; Real Estate; Condominium Law; Charitable Giving; Tax Exempt Organizations; Closely Held Business Law; Guardianships.

SPECIAL COUNSEL

David G. Armstrong (Special Counsel) born Jersey City, New Jersey, May 7, 1939; admitted to bar, 1964, Maine; 1982, Florida; 1997, U.S. Supreme Court. Education: Dartmouth College (B.A., 1961); Northwestern University (J.D., 1964); University of Miami (LL.M., Taxation, 1982). Author: "Trust Accounting Chapter," Administration of Trusts in Florida, Florida Bar Association, Second Edition, 1999 and Third Edition, 2005; "Probate Accounting Chapter," Practice Under Florida Probate Code, Florida Bar Association, Second Edition, 1995. Member: The Florida Bar (Member, Executive Council, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, 1982—; Former Chair: Probate Accounting Committee; IRA and Employee Benefit Committee; Vice-Chair, Wills, Trusts and Estate Certification Committee). Fellow: American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. (Board Certified Wills, Trusts and Estates Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education). Practice Areas: Estate Planning Law; Trusts and Estates; Taxation; Real Estate.