Top Elder Law Lawyers Near Me in Cortlandt Manor Area
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FAQs - Elder Law Lawyers in city Cortlandt Manor How many Elder Law lawyers actively serve residents of Cortlandt Manor, New York? Approximately 53 licensed attorneys focus on Elder Law across Cortlandt Manor, New York. Most matters are filed through the New York District Court, where local rules shape timelines and filing steps. What is the typical hourly fee for Elder Law lawyers in Cortlandt Manor, New York? In Cortlandt Manor, typical rates range from $184-$324 per hour for Elder Law. End-to-end case budgets frequently land between $2897 and $5623, depending on hearings and discovery. How long do Elder Law matters usually take in courts near Cortlandt Manor? Elder Law cases in Cortlandt Manor, New York usually take around 4-9 months depending on complexity and the New York District Court docket. Which local court most often hears Elder Law cases for people living in Cortlandt Manor, New York? Residents of Cortlandt Manor typically see Elder Law filings handled by the New York District Court. Proximity to helps with quick submissions and clerk communications. Do attorneys around offer a free first consultation for Elder Law? About 59% of firms near ZIP offer a free first consultation for Elder Law, so you can compare strategy and fit before committing.
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Marie A. Corliss, Esq., received her bachelors in philosophy at Fordham University in 1982. She then went on to Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University where she earned her J.D. in 1985.. While at Cardozo, she was the International Law Review Articles Editor, and a member of the Regional Champion Moot Court Team. Upon graduation, Marie was admitted to the practice of Law in New York.. Marie began her career with the Bronx District Attorney’s Office, in the Appeals Bureau where she concentrated on research, legal writing, and oral arguments. Later, she gained intensive trial experience prosecuting burglary, robbery, and perpetrators of Special Victims, including child and elder abuse.. During the years raising her family, Marie worked part-time on criminal appeals, and as counsel to nursing homes. In 2004, she worked for Vincent Russo and Associates before moving on to Covey, Roberts, Corliss, and Carmody-Roberts in Katonah, NY, where she became a partner focusing exclusively in the area of Elder Law.. In 2011, Marie Corliss established the Corliss Law Group, which has offices on the East and West Sides of Northern Westchester, in addition to her Manhattan office, where she also sees many clients. The Corliss Law Group is entirely devoted to the fields of Estate Planning and Elder Law. Individual attention to each client’s unique needs and goals is of paramount importance.. Marie A. Corliss, Esq. is a member of the Board of Directors of the Putnam County Estate Planning Council, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, New York State Bar Association, Westchester Bar Association, Westchester Women’s Bar Association, and Northern Westchester Bar Association. She is also a frequent lecturer on Estate Planning and Medicaid Planning.
Linda Jean Sampson, Esq. received her law degree while working full time in the field of corporate taxation. Ms. Sampson attended the evening program at Pace University School of Law, in White Plains, New York where she earned her Juris Doctorate in 1985. After earning her J.D., Ms. Sampson worked in the tax department of Mobil Oil Corporation, Inc. in NYC. Her early work background was concentrated around corporate and international taxation. Her passion for Estate Tax Planning began in 1983 when she published an article for the CPA Journal on the Inclusion ofLife Insurance Proceeds in a Decedent’s Estates ;Ms. Sampson’s fulfilling career has spanned the disciplines of Real Estate, Property Tax Appeal, Real Estate Financing, Special Needs Planning, Elder Law, and Estate and Gift Tax Planning. Ms. Sampson has devoted her career to the individualized attention of each of her client's unique financial and tax planning needs. Her practice is concentrated in the areas of: Asset Protection, Medicare and Medicaid Planning, Financial Planning for Creditor Protection, Wills and Trusts, Health Care Proxies, Living Wills, Estate and Gift Tax Planning, Elder Law, Probate and Administration of Estates, Guardianship, Veterans Extended Pension and Aid and Attendance Eligibility and Benefits, Family Limited Partnerships, Business Entity formations including LLC’s, & In-corporations and Real Property Tax Abatement and Exemption Services. Ms. Sampson is a member of the American Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association and sits on a number of Law Committee Sections including: Elder Law; Special Needs; Real Estate, and Estate Tax. In addition to being a licensed attorney in New York and New Jersey, Ms. Sampson holds a Real Estate Broker license and is an active member of several county Realty Boards. Ms. Sampson is also a member of The Appraisal Institute (AI) and The International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) who are professionals in property assessment, appraisal and taxation. Ms. Sampson has devoted a significant portion of her time assisting not-for-profit groups like Community Living Corporation (CLC) and its related entities fulfill their mission to assist the developmentally disabled and dual diagnosed adults achieve a better life. Her work in this field includes helping to acquire residential group homes and apartments, as a Vice Chair overseeing administrative trustee work for Supplemental Needs Pool Trusts, fund raising, and providing enrichment and therapeutic riding and farming experiences for CLC consumers, Veterans and persons with Autism Spectrum Disabilities.