Reviews

We had John do the closing of our liquor store and was great on all ways dealing with it, The buyers made it very difficult to get the closing done on time but John was excellent on sorting issues out and keeping us informed with up to date issues

John, was introduced to me by my broker, during a drawn out and complicated real estate transaction. I desperately wanted to purchase a townhouse that adjoined my principal residence and was encountering unsurmountable issues; its was a land mark property, there were delinquent tenancy's, it was a church property inheritance from a parish member and permission from the State Attorney General was required. John stood to gain a sizable fee on the deal, however, after extensive due diligence he advised us not to purchase. His advise was soundly arrived at, saving us a fortune in litigation. Now, one year later, the property remains in legal dispute. This attorney and now friend, kept us informed and safe from harm.

John, was introduced to me by my broker, during a drawn out and complicated real estate transaction. I desperately wanted to purchase a townhouse that adjoined my principal residence and was encountering unsurmountable issues; its was a land mark property, there were delinquent tenancy's, it was a church property inheritance from a parish member and permission from the State Attorney General was required. John stood to gain a sizable fee on the deal, however, after extensive due diligence he advised us not to purchase. His advise was soundly arrived at, saving us a fortune in litigation. Now, one year later, the property remains in legal dispute. This attorney and now friend, kept us informed and safe from harm.

As a single woman buying a condo in White Plains N.Y. the thought of closing on a mortgage is intimidating. Let me start by saying that I thought of only John to handle my closing. He was very patient and very informative every step of the way. His professionalism and intelligence went way beyond my expectations. He handled all questions and business with my bank quickly and efficiently. I can say there were no problems and it was all because of Johns expertise and organization. I would highly recommend him! He made a process that I think most people dread to be easy and pleasant. John Tomlin is a terrific Lawyer!

Our fast growing company has used John now for approximately 12 different deals including corporate transactions and real estate transactions. He is excellent in dealing with SBA / Government loans. I always feel very comfortable that the bill I receive is the work that was done, with no fluff on the hours or fees!!! Tough to find. John is great!!!

When I first phoned John he informed me that our situation sounded very difficult and sketchy. Three months later we had gotten exactly the deal we asked for from him. John was a pleasure to work with. Not only did he help us close our stalled sale, but he managed to work through a very complicated purchase arrangement related to and contingent upon that sale with grace and aplomb. John is excellent at explaining complex legal matter clearly and concisely, offering good advice, and protecting client's interests--all while moving things forward in a timely and responsible fashion. He was patient and clear in his expectations and adroit at handling the complicated negotiations. I wouldn't even consider looking for another attorney for any future deals.

We were referred to John by a friend, when we needed a lawyer to represent us and negotiate our lease for our new bar. There were multiple layers including, partnerships, loans and various LLC's because our landlord was also a partner in the business. This made it tricky with three different lawyers involved and quite a bit of back and forth. John was always available and extremely friendly. He even returned my call on Halloween while his children were waiting for him to take them trick or treating!! From our initial meeting, we felt like we were in good hands and he was nothing but understanding, supportive, efficient and professional. Most importantly, time and again, he would listen to our concerns and suggestions, but would only guide us toward making decisions that were in our best interest and in the best interest of our business. I would highly recommend working with John and I look forward to the next time we need his services.

As a first time home buyer with a busy schedule, it's very hard to keep up with all the documentation and information you are responsible for. This stressful and arduous process was made very simple by John Tomlin. John's experience and advice are evident from the first conversation you have. He and his team kept us well informed and protected during the entire process. His attention to detail, led to a very successful and pain free closing. I would definitely recommend John for any real estate transaction you are considering.

when I was preparing to launch my start-up, I did a lot of online research and met with several lawyers. john stood out from the crowd because, while others promised the world, he was very direct and specific about what he could offer me… and he has since exceeded his own promises. he helped me structure my company in a way that was most appropriate for me personally, as well as the space in which it’s operating. he helped identify the best trademark classes for me, and even stopped me from over-spending by clarifying which were the most cost-effective strategies and which were not realistically worth the investment for a new start-up. john helped me craft my brand message, and regularly brings me back in line by identifying which proposed courses of action are, and are not, brand consistent. john is a very friendly, genuine guy. he has a young family for whom he works very hard, and you get the feeling he advises every client with that person’s family’s best interest in mind. he is well-spoken and professional, but also relaxed and great for a chat. when you speak with john it is obvious he is very present and listening to your every word, dedicating his full resources to helping you at that moment. you can see the wheels turning in his head scanning for the best solution to your problem or question. if you’re starting up a company and looking for a lawyer, do yourself a favor and don’t look any further than john tomlin, as it would be a waste of time. he’s the right lawyer for your company, and you’ve got a lot of work to do.

I had a complex building acquisition opportunity, and John was indespendsible in closing the deal. He was able to think strategically and advise on high-level matters including zoning, financing, Department of Buildings, and contract terms. I recommend John Tomlin if you want to close the deal efficiently and effectively.

Mr Tomlin was extremely knowledgeable and was able to handle many issues and various projects I encountered in my line of work. (Restaurants) He was able to handle the following corporate structuring, financing, commercial leasing,... and helped me greatly with settling disputes and avoiding litigation with a former business partner.

John recused himself of the basic responsibilities of a real estate lawyer: to conduct due diligence and to advocate on his clients' behalf. When we encountered problems with our contract, instead of trying to fully understand the situation and then advocate on our behalf, he accused us of acting in bad faith and presented ZERO ideas or strategy for us to navigate the situation. I found myself in the position of doing my own research, presenting him with strategies, and then asking them to rehearse them with me over the phone so that he would come off as lawyerly and confident. Overall, this was a nightmare to have a lawyer with zero lawyerly instincts or responsibilities. He created an incredible amount of stress for my family and we had to fire him. Our new lawyer very gracefully handled our situation with ease and pleasure. John fought us at every step. Avoid his services at all costs.