James Black ("Jib") has been a partner of the Firm since 1984 and became Managing Partner of the Firm's Estates and Personal Group in 1995. Mr. Black represents individual clients in all of their personal legal matters, particularly estate planning, and various charitable organizations. He is involved in estates and trusts administration and also has significant real estate experience. He is a member of the Florida and New York bars. Professional Activities and Community Involvement Chair of the Committee on Trust and Estate Gift Plans at Rockefeller University Member of the Board of Directors of the Alpha Tau Omega Foundation Member of the Board of Directors of The Flagler Foundation Member of the Board of Directors of the Sheridan Arts Foundation Member of the Board of Directors of the LeaderShape Institute Served as President of the Scarsdale Golf Club Served as Secretary of the Committee on Trusts, Estates and Surrogate's Courts of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York Rankings and Recognition New York Super Lawyers - Recognized for Estate Planning & Probate (2007, 2006) The Best Lawyers in America, Woodward/White - Named as a leading lawyer for Trusts and Estates (2008, 2007) |