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Joanne Fanizza
Melville, NY Elder Law Attorney with 36 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
University of Florida
I am your New York-Florida connection, with offices on Long Island and in Fort Lauderdale. I practice: Estate planning for New Yorkers and Floridians, especially for those contemplating changing domiciles; administration of estates in both states, especially ancillary administrations for decedents with properties in both or either state; real estate transactions in both states, especially New Yorkers buying or selling in Florida. I also practice in the areas of litigation and small business law. I have more than 25 years' experience practicing law in Florida, and eight in New York. My office provides caring service with an...
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Marc Howard Weissman
Garden City, NY Elder Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Probate
Rutgers School of Law-Camden
Marc Weissman is a partner of the firm. His practice focuses on estate administration and litigation, commercial transactions, corporate matters, commercial leases, private mortgage loans, purchase and sale of a business, corporate restructuring, purchase and sale of real estate and the financial aspects of divorce litigation.
As a partner at the firm, Marc acts as counsel to many of our corporate clients, including banking institutions and insurance carriers. Marc represents institutional lenders in making secured loans to New York City Taxi Medallion Owners. Marc has developed strong relationships with his clients, their staff and the vendors they do business with.
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Brian Andrew Tully
Melville, NY Elder Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Elder and Estate Planning
Touro Law Center
Brian Andrew Tully is the founder of Tully Law Group, PC. He is Certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation and has been practicing elder law and estate planning since 1998.
Tully Law Group, PC focuses on helping elders and their families find and pay for good long-term care. Our firm helps those who are planning in advance and protecting their assets as well as those who have an urgent need for care and Medicaid benefits.
We provide a comprehensive service called Life Care Planning which combines asset protection, Medicaid qualification, care coordination, advocacy, and...
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David Kirsch
Great Neck, NY Elder Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Estate Planning
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
I am a former Assistant District Attorney from the Bronx County District Attorney's Office, who specializes in Criminal Defense and Disciplinary Law. I represent union members and private clientele and practice in NYC, Long Island, Westchester, and Upstate New York.
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Michal S. Lipshitz
New York, NY Elder Law Attorney with 9 years of experience
Elder and Estate Planning
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
Michal Lipshitz earned her Juris Doctorate degree from Hofstra University School of Law where she was a clinician in the Mediation Clinic and a member of the Jewish Law Student Association and the Sports and Entertainment Law Society. During law school, Ms. Lipshitz completed an externship with Judge Esther Morganstern at the Kings County Supreme Court, Integrated Domestic Violence Division and interned at various law firms that specialized in Family Law and Trusts and Estates Law.
In 2020‚ for the second consecutive year, Minneapolis-based Law & Politics publishers of Super Lawyers magazines announced that Michal had been named as a Rising...
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Ellen Garwin Makofsky
Garden City, NY Elder Law Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Brooklyn Law School
Ellen Makofsky has concentrated her practice in Elder Law and Trusts and Estates and Probate and Estate Administration for over three decades. The National Elder Law Foundation has named her a certified elder law attorney(CELA).
Ms. Makofsky is a past President of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, New York Chapter and completed a third term as Secretary of the New York Bar Association (NYSBA), the largest voluntary Bar in the United States. She served as Chair of NYSBA's Committee on Legal Education and as Co-Chair of NYSBA's Women in the Law Committee and is Chair of...
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Stephen Jay Silverberg
Roslyn Heights, NY Elder Law Attorney with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Tax
Brooklyn Law School
Stephen J. Silverberg is nationally recognized as a leader in the areas of estate planning, estate administration, asset preservation planning, and elder law. He is a past president of the prestigious National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), and a founding member and past president of the New York State chapter of NAELA. He holds the designation of a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), awarded by the National Elder Law Foundation. There are fewer than 520 CELAs throughout the United States.
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David Gouiran
Staten Island, NY Elder Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, IP and Real Estate
New York Law School
I want to help people, using my training and skills, to protect themselves and their loved ones, legally and to accomplish their financial goals.
I am passionate about business and financial matters (and math!). I find too many people who could have used the assistance of a business attorney and counselor, do not avail themselves of one, and then something unexpected happens, and they find themselves in an avoidable, unwanted situation. I will do my best to help you avoid such circumstances. My practice is limited in scope and much of what I can help you with is located on my...
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Mark S. Anderson
Bronx, NY Elder Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Elder, Bankruptcy, Consumer and Foreclosure Defense
University of Baltimore School of Law
Mark Anderson has a broad range of legal experience in civil and criminal litigation topics. His practice areas include foreclosure and foreclosure defense, bankruptcy, landlord-tenant law, quiet title actions, and family law.
Mr. Anderson is a native of Minnesota. He received his B.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2006. His J.D. was earned from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2011. He is licensed to practice in the State of New York as well as the U.S. District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.
Mr. Anderson has obtained millions of dollars in settlements for his...
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Susan Meryl Maya
New York, NY Elder Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Education, Estate Planning and Tax
Quinnipiac University School of Law
Susan M. Maya graduated Magna Cum Laude from Quinnipiac University School of Law where she attended as a Dean’s Scholar. While at Quinnipiac she received seven outstanding academic achievement awards. Ms. Maya was an academic invitee on the Quinnipiac Law Review where she held the position of Associate Editor. Ms. Maya graduated Magna Cum Laude from the State University of New York at Binghamton. Ms. Maya practices in the areas of Trusts and Estates, Special Education Law, and Executive Compensation Law. She is admitted to practice in New York and Connecticut. She lives with her family in Westport, CT.
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Mohsen Rowhani
New York, NY Elder Law Attorney
Free ConsultationElder, Family, Immigration and Personal Injury
Cardozo Law School and Fordham University School of Law
With extensive experience in immigration law and sanctions compliance, I, Mohsen Rowhani, am committed to providing exceptional legal representation to individuals and businesses navigating the complexities of the U.S. immigration system. I am fully acquainted with the challenges experienced by immigrants and non-immigrants, having successfully gone through the many steps of US immigration procedure.
I'm a Connecticut licensed attorney and am authorized to practice Federal Law such as Immigration and economic sanctions cases in all 50 states. I'm also a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and a Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS) and a member of the New York State...
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Esther Schwartz Zelmanovitz
Great Neck, NY Elder Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder and Estate Planning
Fordham University School of Law
Esther Zelmanovitz’s practice focuses on elder law and Medicaid planning, estate planning, probate and estate administration. Her individualized approach and legal experience in other areas including real estate, litigation, and corporate transactions give her an edge in assisting her clients with their estate planning. She tailors a plan specific to each client's unique situation with a client-centered approach and attention to detail.
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Andrew Finkelstein
Newburgh, NY Elder Law Lawyer
1279 Route 300
Newburgh, NY 12551
Free ConsultationElder, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Brooklyn Law School
Mr. Finkelstein is the Managing Partner of Finkelstein & Partners. He has become a noted consumer activist through his representation of injured individuals against corporate wrong doers and irresponsible parties. An accomplished litigator, Mr. Finkelstein has represented Plaintiffs in wrongful death and catastrophic personal injury cases arising from defective drugs, dangerous consumer products, automobile, bus and motorcycle accidents, dog bites, fall down accidents and air craft crashes. He has successfully handled dozens of multi-million dollar cases, including a $9 million dollar recovery for catastrophic injuries from a construction accident, $3.5 million dollars for injuries sustained in a car...
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Charles L. Kurmay
New York, NY Elder Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Nursing Home and Probate
Quinnipiac University School of Law
Charles Kurmay has nearly two decades of legal experience. He began his career as a judicial law clerk and public defender, gaining a valuable foundation of trial skills and experience. His firm now offers services in a broad range of civil and criminal practice areas, including business law, international law, personal injury, probate and real estate. A native of Stratford, Connecticut, Mr. Kurmay is well-respected in the local community for the high quality of his legal advocacy. His extensive experience in state and federal court equips him to handle large, complex cases with ease. Mr. Kurmay is active in...
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Donna Stefans
Woodbury, NY Elder Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Donna Stefans is the founder and lead attorney at Stefans Law Group, PC. She has over 23 years of experience in elder law, estate and asset protection planning, estate administration, geriatric care management, special needs planning, guardianship, elder law abuse and neglect, retirement income planning and Medicaid optimization.
Ms. Stefans is also the President of Stefans Associates, Inc., a full service personal, business, and Trust, Income Tax and Accounting practice.
The third major part of Ms. Stefans’ practice is capital management and investments. She has over 30 years of experience in retirement planning, asset protection planning, and wealth management.
She...
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Lori Somekh
Bellerose, NY Elder Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
St. John's University School of Law
Ms. Somekh enjoys serving her clients’ elder law needs especially those affecting their health and wealth. She has served in guardianship cases as court evaluator, court-appointed counsel, temporary guardian and guardian-ad-litem. She has served as a Judicial Hearing Officer for the State of New York, where hearing appeals of real property tax reductions cases. Prior to building a successful elder advocacy firm, Ms. Somekh was assistant vice president of First Northern Mortgagee Corp., and an associate of Cullen & Dykman, one of New York City’s oldest and largest law firms.
Ms. Somekh graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1981 and received...
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Matthew Lenza
Staten Island, NY Elder Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
St. John's University School of Law
Whether you are looking to prepare for the future or need help with a current legal issue, you can find comfort in knowing that Matthew will be protecting your interests no matter how big or small. While many estate planning and elder law issues can be very complicated, Matthew can explain all available options in an easy to understand manner. Lenza Law, PLLC was founded with the goal to bring a new approach to estate planning and elder law. We strive to keep clients informed and prepared, thus making the estate planning and administration process as stress-free as possible.
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Jessica Wilson
Brooklyn, NY Elder Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Lewis & Clark Law School
In this fast paced digital world, I believe in slowing down and building personal relationships with clients. We make house calls, do video consultations, hold family meetings. We offer weekend and weeknight appointments. We offer flat fee pricing for estate planning so you can ask as many questions as you like. Consultations are always free.
I offer a boutique law firm experience, with personalized attention and tailored solutions. Former Brooklyn prosecutor turned friendly neighborhood attorney.
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Andrea Leah Gellen
Poughkeepsie, NY Elder Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Elder, DUI & DWI, Education and Estate Planning
Albany Law School
Andrea L. Gellen is an attorney who practices in Poughkeepsie, New York and throughout the Hudson Valley. Prior to opening her own practice, she was employed as an associate at local law firms where she practiced in the areas of Elder Law, Estate Planning, Education Law, Labor Law, Criminal Litigation, and Landlord/Tenant litigation.
Andrea regularly lectures on topics pertaining to eduction law, Medicaid planning, Estate Planning and updates to the landlord/tenant laws. She has litigated in local, state and federal court on behalf of clients as well as in multiple administrative forums.
Andrea chose to open her own practice so...
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Barry M. Lasky
New York , NY Elder Law Attorney with 51 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
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Christine Thea Rubinstein
Melville, NY Elder Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Touro College
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Kenneth Steven Feraru
Garden City, NY Elder Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Estate Planning
St. John's University School of Law
Kenneth S. Feraru, Esq., has extensive experience in: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense and White Collar Crime, Traffic tickets, Violations, Personal Injury, Trip and Fall, Car Accidents, Wills, Real Estate and much more.
He covers the entire New York and Long Island area. Office Located in Garden City Long Island, Nassau County, New York. Attorney Feraru handles your case personally, and is available for his clients 24/7. He has practiced for nearly 29 years.
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Larry J. Kramer
New York, NY Elder Law Attorney
Free ConsultationElder, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
Larry J. Kramer worked for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company for more than 8 years. He represented both individuals and large, multi-national corporations. During his tenure at Liberty Mutual, Mr. Kramer handled hundreds of cases involving all types of accidents and injuries. He was responsible for defending and trying a full compliment of cases. The knowledge and experience acquired while working for one of the nations largest insurance companies has ingrained an unparalleled level of insight, forethought, tactics and professionalism. Mr. Kramer knows the handling, evaluation and settlement procedures that are employed by most insurance companies. Due in large part to...
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Michael Lawrence Pfeifer
East Meadow, NY Elder Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
As the founder of The Law Firm of Michael L. Pfeifer, P.C., Nassau County attorney Michael L. Pfeifer Esq. offers legal services in estate planning and elder law issues. Since 1987, he has been in the legal field. Attorney Pfeifer was recognized by the New York Law Journal as one of the top rated lawyers in the New York area. He is a graduate of the Stony Brook University and the Pace University School of Law. Mr. Pfeifer is an instructor at the Nassau Academy of Law and a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
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Michael Korsinsky
New York, NY Elder Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Elder, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Estate Planning
Brooklyn Law School
Michael Korsinsky is a founding partner at Korsinsky & Klein, LLP. He manages the firm’s litigation groups, which includes matters before various courts as well as those matters before administrative tribunals at various government agencies. He concentrates and dedicates most of his time with construction litigation, Elder Law and Health Law matters. He is a graduate of Brooklyn Law School and is admitted to both the New York and New Jersey Bars as well as the following Federal courts: the Second Circuit, the Eastern District of New York, the Southern District of New York, the Northern District of New York...
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Thomas M. John
New York, NY Elder Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
30 Wall Street, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10005
Free ConsultationElder, DUI & DWI, Immigration and Social Security Disability
St. Thomas University School of Law
Growing up in Jamaica, Queens I knew I wanted to be an attorney from a young age. I pursued other interests and earned a Master's degree in psychology from Columbia University prior to attending law school in Miami. Throughout my 13 year professional career I have fought for those whose voice was not heard. I am skilled at navigating complex systems and negotiating matters large and small. I live close to my office with my wife and young daughter.
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Maritza Felicidad Bolano
New York, NY Elder Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Fordham University School of Law and Universidad Complutense, Madrid SPAIN
Experienced and skillful counsel providing thoughtful and practical solutions to complex matters for over 25 years.
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Aaron Elliot Futterman
Valley Stream, NY Elder Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
(516) 323-8559
70 East Sunrise Highway
Suite 513
Valley Stream, NY 11581
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
Hofstra Univeristy School of Law
Mr. Futterman established the law firm of Futterman & Lanza in Smithtown, New York after working for several years at a premier Long Island Elder Law and Estate Planning firm and after establishing a successful solo practice located in Commack, New York. An adjunct professor at a Long Island based College, Mr. Futterman’s work experience as a Certified Public Accountant with two of the world’s largest public accounting firms enhances his ability to resolve the complex legal issues that arise in his Estate Planning, Tax, and Elder Law practice. The legal and tax experience Mr. Futterman has acquired...
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Patrick R. Garcia
Bronx, NY Elder Law Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Patrick R. Garcia is an experienced attorney in the Law Offices of Stephen Bilkis & Associates. His practice areas include Family Law, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Juvenile Law, Elder Law and Estate Planning. Mr. Garcia received his J.D. from the New York University and has been licensed in the State of New York since 1983.
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Christopher Patrick Ulrich
Melville, NY Elder Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Asbestos, Employment and Personal Injury
After attending St. John's University School of Law, I was nominated to and received a position as a court attorney with the Appellate Division, Second Department. After two years, I entered private practice, involved with commercial transactions and litigation. Today, I operate a boutique practice, aligning my clients' needs with the specific requirements of their case. Rather than accept and try to handle any case, I instead align with other firms with the specific trial skills and expertise related to the specific needs of each client.
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Amie Gartenberg
New York, NY Elder Law Attorney with 42 years of experience
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Health Care
For over 30 years, Amie has concentrated her practice in estate and succession planning, as well as complex probate and estate administration. Amie advises high net worth (oftenmultigenerational) clients regarding sophisticated estate planning with an emphasis on estate, gift, generation-skipping transfer and income tax planning. Amie is a sought-after speaker on a variety of estate planning topics, and she has spoken to attorneys on ethical issues confronting Trusts and Estate Practitioners at New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) as well as the National Business Institute, as well as to attorneys and accountants at the UJA Federation Endowment Foundation...
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Christopher Joseph Baione
New York, NY Elder Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Probate
Seton Hall University School of Law
New York City 9/11 lawyer Christopher J. Baione has devoted his practice to representing clients before the federal September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a top rated 9/11 lawyer and by Avvo with a Clients' Choice Award.
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John Robert Merlino JR
STATEN ISLAND, NY Elder Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
New York Law School and New York Law School
John is a seasoned real estate attorney with expertise in residential and commercial real estate transactions, mortgage loan transactions, commercial real estate finance transactions and title clearance. Recognized as an authority in New York and New Jersey real estate law, John frequently counsels lending institutions and other attorneys in complex real estate transactions and his firm was selected by the State of New York to serve as settlement agent for the State’s purchase of hundreds of properties damaged by Hurricane Sandy.
John is a fierce advocate and the office guru for problem solving and brainstorming. He guides clients through every stage...
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Jack H. Genser
Melville, NY Elder Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Health Care and Medical Malpractice
University of Connecticut School of Law
Jack H. Genser, Esq. manages the litigation department of the firm's Elder Law, Estate Litigation and Personal Injury divisions where he directs litigation on behalf of seniors, their families, health care facilities and individuals who have been injured due to the negligence or recklessness of someone else.
Mr. Genser is an experienced litigator who has successfully conducted jury and bench trials in Nassau and Suffolk counties as well as all counties of the City of New York. In addition to his in-court expertise, Mr. Genser is well-versed in all areas of alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration and mediation, as a means...
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Jacqueline A. Cara
Garden City, NY Elder Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
(516) 217-9200
1225 Franklin Avenue, Suite 325.
Garden City, NY 11530-6522
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
St. John's University School of Law and St. John's University School of Law
Jackie Cara has been practicing law for over 20 years and has spent most of her career helping families meet life's uncertainties and milestones. Her passion for estate planning started with the birth of a special needs child and learned, firsthand, how important advanced and considered planning is. Her personal experience provides clients with a unique, understanding perspective. Her practice started by working with other parents with children who has special needs and required advanced planning to make sure their needs were met, not just now, but for the future. A desire to help...
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Michelle Daly
White Plains, NY Elder Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationElder, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Miami School of Law
Michelle N. Daly, Esq. has developed an independent law practice by taking on cases from several legal areas; cases include estate planning, drafting contracts, negotiating contract disputes, probate, trusts, wills, advanced directives, and guardianships among others. Michelle Daly graduated from the University of Miami School of Law and is a member of the NY State Bar. Prior to law school, she studied history at LeMoyne College, in Syracuse, NY, during which time she studied at La Sorbonne in France.
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Bradley Sacks
New York, NY Elder Law Attorney with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Civil Rights, Legal Malpractice and Medical Malpractice
Brooklyn Law School
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Monet Stephanie Binder
Fresh Meadows, NY Elder Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Touro Law Center and Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
My passion is helping individuals and families achieve peace of mind, by developing and implementing customized, well-structured and comprehensive plans. As part of my family oriented estate planning process, I have an initial meeting with every client, so I can clearly understand their needs and intentions. At that meeting, I use my legal experience, of over 20 years in practice, to inform my clients about how their estate planning documents will advance their cherished family goals.
This thoughtful and caring guidance is given in plain English, so my clients know what they need to do, in order ensure that their...
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Rondi Kline Loganzo
Melville, NY Elder Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Elder, Business and Health Care
Albany Law School
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Thomas R. Fazio
Garden City, NY Elder Law Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Elder, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Health Care
Syracuse University College of Law
Thomas R. Fazio graduated from Syracuse University and earned his Juris Doctorate from City University of New York. He became a member of the New York State Bar in 1986. In 1996, Mr. Fazio began his own law practice serving corporations and small businesses in New York State. During the last nine years, he has also served as in-house counsel for secured commercial lenders with annual revenues in the billions of dollars.
Mr. Fazio enjoys using his unique experience and varied resources to negotiate and document important business transactions for large and small businesses. He concentrates in corporate formations, structure and...