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James M. Birnbaum is a partner in the firm. He practices in the areas of estate administration, estate planning, municipal law, and general litigation, and represents companies large and small, both for-profit and not-for-profit, in litigation and transactional matters. He has litigated many disputes on behalf of companies and individuals involving general commercial matters, real estate, banking, and  employment, among other areas of the law. James currently serves as a Village Attorney for the Village of South Nyack, where he provides advice and counsel to the Board of Trustees, drafts Local Laws and resolutions, prepares agreements, and serves as Village Prosecutor. He previously served as Legislative Counsel to the Rockland County Legislature. In that capacity, he drafted Local Laws and resolutions and provided legal advice to the County Legislature and County personnel. He is admitted to the bars of New York and New Jersey and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.. James is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and the Boston University School of Law. He has served as Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary of the Rockland County Bar Association, and has been a member of a number of the Association’s committees, including Judicial Screening, Nominating, Real Estate, and Mock Trial.  He is Past President of the Board of Directors of the Rockland Conservatory of Music in Pearl River, New York. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association, and is enrolled in its Elder Law and Special Needs Section and its Trusts and Estates Section.

My practice is focused in the areas of estate and business planning, real estate transactions, land use, and entity formation. I have also counseled public and non-profit entities on matters involving reorganizations, real estate acquisition and development, public contracting, and employment contracts. In addition, I have experience litigating real property disputes, challenges to land use entitlements, construction claims and commercial contracts.

I offer professional ,down-to-earth legal services designed to give clients peace of mind. I can help you create and/or update Wills, Trusts and all other documents to protect your loved ones and leave them provided for if something happens to you. My practical roadmap and transparent flat-fee pricing makes the process smooth and easy to follow. Meet with me to establish a brand-new business or transition an existing business. I can help you sort through options and get set up with exactly what you need to move forward in an efficient, practical manner. I create and record real estate deeds and provide solutions for managing family camps and vacation properties. I can also represent you in the sale of your home, draft and review Lease Agreements and navigate challenges with landlords or tenants.

Business Bio. 1.       What is your specialty or experience?. Most of my experience is in general trust planning for people to avoid probate.. 2.       What is your vision or mission statement?. My mission is just like the overall mission of Inter Vivos: to provide the best estate planning services to all people for a price they all can afford. I want my clients to be provided all the options and I will always allow them to choose the best fit for their needs. I want my clients to be prepared for the future and know that their family is taken care of when things inevitably happen.. 3.       What is your passion or personal strengths?. I am passionate about helping people with Estate Planning. Everyone needs it, but most don’t realize it. I hope to educate people on its importance. One of my greatest strengths is my ability to explain complicated things in a simple way that people can understand.. 4.       What do you want your client to know about you?. I want my clients to know that I am here for them. I will take care of their needs and I will always make sure that they feel good about the service I am providing.. 5.       Where is your office location or region that you serve?. Southwest Idaho (Treasure Valley area).. Personal Bio. 1.       Where were you born and raised?. I was born in Seattle area. Lived there until I was 14, when we moved to Phoenix area. My family still lives in Phoenix.. 2.       Where to you attend law school and when did you graduate?. I went to BYU Law School. Graduated in December 2015.. 3.        Did you receive any honors or special recognitions?. Not from Law School. I graduated early. I did graduate with Honors from BYU undergrad and have a Masters degree in Education as well.. 4.       Are you married? Do you have children? How many?. Yes I have been married to Ashley Heid for 19 years.  We have 4 children.. 5.       What are your hobbies and interests?. I love sports, especially baseball. I pitched for BYU’s baseball team from 1999-2005. I was a high school Social Studies teacher and baseball coach for 8 years before making a career change and becoming an attorney. I love spending time with my family, reading, camping, being outdoors, and watching and playing sports.. 6.       Do you have any military or community service experiences?. Mostly church service. I served an LDS mission to Hiroshima, Japan. I have been involved in local politics, scouts, athletics, and other organizations.

Schedule a complimentary phone consultation online.. Alvi advises individuals and families on the design and preparation of estate plans, wealth transfer taxes (estate, gift, generation-skipping), the administration of trusts and estates after a death, guardianships and conservatorships of adults, the out-of-court resolution of disputed matters, the modification and termination of irrevocable trusts, the transition of family businesses, the formation and operation of LLCs and other business entities, and other matters.

My practice focuses on, among other things, estate planning and estate administration. I seek to create the best plan of action to accomplish an individual's end-of-life goals. Whether it is the drafting of simple wills, the creation of contingency plans in the event of unforeseen circumstances, or the administration of those that have already passed, my goal is to assist those in a time when help is most needed. Everyone deserves professional and passionate legal representation, which is exactly what I seek to provide.. Practice Areas: Estate Planning and Administration; Local Government; Eminent Domain