Ruskin Moscou Faltischek appoints Farinacci co-chair of trusts and estates; Joining department chair Feigenbaum

Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C. revealed the appointment of John Farinacci, as co-chair of the firm's trusts and estates department. Farinacci, a partner at the firm since 2011 joins Michael Feigenbaum who has chaired the department since March 1995. Farinacci, a resident of Massapequa NY, is well regarded in the legal and professional communities for his depth of experience in estate matters. Farinacci heavily concentrates his practice in trust and estate litigation, having successfully handled numerous contested cases in the New York State Surrogate's Court, Supreme Court, Supreme Court Appellate Division, Court of Appeals and Federal District Court. He also represents clients in estate planning, estate administration and guardianship matters. Farinacci is actively involved in both the New York State and Nassau County Bar Associations, where he holds several leadership positions in trust and estates related committees, including the vice-chair of the continuing legal education Committee, past co-chair of the Surrogate's Court Committee, respectively. "My colleagues in the Trusts and Estates department are a team of highly skilled and dedicated attorneys. I look forward to my new leadership role to further advance the work of our stellar firm," said Farinacci. Mark Mulholland, managing partner, said, "John Farinacci is a superb trusts and estates attorney, among the brightest lights in the trusts and estates bar. His knowledge and seasoning are a potent combination and make him a perfect addition to the department's leadership. John Farinacci and Michael Feigenbaum are an exceptional team and together will ensure that our Trusts & Estates Department remains one of the preeminent practice groups in N.Y. State."