John A. Farnsworth

John A. Farnsworth

New Haven, CT recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2022
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37 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Biography

John is a special counsel in the litigation and arbitration team at Withers Bergman LLP. He is a trial lawyer in the firm’s commercial litigation team. He practices in the areas of complex trust and probate litigation in state and federal courts, both at the trial and appellate levels. Outside of the courtroom, John advises directors, officers, shareholders, investors, trustees and beneficiaries on corporate governance and fiduciary issues and conduct in an effort to minimize litigation risk.
Withers

37 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Suffolk University, J.D., graduated 1997
  • Brandeis University, B.A.

  • Connecticut, 1998
  • Massachusetts, 1998
  • New York, 2006

  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys - Member
  • The Society of Trust and Estates Practitioners - Member
  • Connecticut, 1998
  • Massachusetts, 1998
  • New York, 2006
  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys - Member
  • The Society of Trust and Estates Practitioners - Member
  • Suffolk University, J.D., graduated 1997
  • Brandeis University, B.A.

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation

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