Estate Planning lawyers in New York Laura Hoffman to Magdalen Gaynor

Explore New York attorneys like Laura Hoffman, Lauren Michaeli, Laurence Bousquet, Law Office of Robert J. Maher, PC, Law Offices of Jeffrey L Weinstein, Lawrence DeAngelus, Leslie J. Wilsher, and Magdalen Gaynor. in cities like Clifton Park, Syracuse, New York, New York and White Plains. These attorneys specialize in Estate Planning in Zip codes like 12065, 10704, 10606.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Laura Hoffman

Firm: The Hoffman Law Firm, LLC
28 Corporate Drive , Clifton Park , New York 12065
Practice Areas: Civil , Civil Rights, Criminal Defense , Elder , Estate Planning, Family , Federal , Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation
Ms. Hoffman limits her practice to divorce and family law matters. This includes a wide array of legal issues ranging from domestic violence, custody and child support, to post judgment actions. She is well-versed in business valuations, enhanced earnings, distribution of professional degrees and other matters surrounding property distribution. Her goal is to combine the facts as the client presents them with the law as she knows it to achieve the client's objectives. She also works diligently to resolve matters before court intervention is necessary. When this is not possible, she is prepared to take the case to trial and has significant trial experience.. Ms. Hoffman's academic distinctions make her well-suited for the practice area. She received her Juris Doctor with Honors from Syracuse College of Law in 2005. There, she was awarded the Excellent Achievement in the Study of Trial Practice award by the College of Law, as well as bestowed a Certificate of Specialization in Family Law & Social Policy. She began her practice in this field as a Student Attorney in the Children's Rights and Family Clinic representing clients in court even before graduation.. Ms. Hoffman knows that family conflicts are highly stressful and emotional. She has dedicated her career to helping clients obtain solutions. As a wife and mother, she understands the sensitivity of these issues and will take the time to understand and concerns and develop a tailored legal strategy to meet your needs. Ms. Hoffman resides in Clifton Park with her husband and two young sons.  She is a novice photographer in her limited free time and an avid television watcher.
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“ever easy but it was incredibly helpful to have Laura navigate me through this very difficult time.”
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“I am happy to endorse this lawyer. She is a caring and zealous advocate who will fight for her clients and help her clients through the difficult process of Family Law related disp…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Lorrie B. Franco

Firm: Bluming Freiman Franco, P.C.
Two Grand Central Tower   140 East 4Fifth Street , New York , New York 10017
Practice Areas: Estate Planning,Trusts,Wills
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

M. Stephen Rasch

505 Park Avenue   900  10022 , New York , New York 10022
Practice Areas: Corporate ,Estate Planning,International & Trade,Taxation - State & Federal
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Lynne Hilowitz

Firm: DaSilva, Hilowitz & McEvily LLP
120 N Main St , New City , New York 10956
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Litigation, Business, Power Of Attorney, Debt Settlement, Real Estate, Animal Law, Elder Law, Trusts, Debt Collection
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“I have sent many legal clients to Ms. Hilowitz and they were all very impressed by her professionali”
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“Lynne is an excellent business attorney. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and highly respected in the legal community.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Lyle Bakst

Firm: Fischer & Burstein Pc
80 02 Kew Gardens Road , New York , New York 10118
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
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“He was wonderful at walking me through the entire process. I was very satisfied!”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Louis Stober

Firm: Law Offices of Louis D. Stober, Jr., L.L.C.
350 Old Country Road Suite 205 , Garden City , New York 11530
Practice Areas: Administrative , Adoption, Animal Bites, Arbitration & Mediation, Assault & Battery, Banking & Finance, Bankruptcy, Business & Commercial, Business Organizations, Child Support, Civil Rights, Condemnation & Eminent Domain, Constitutional , Contracts, Criminal Defense , Debtor/Creditor, Divorce, Education , Employment & Labor , Estate Planning, Family , Government Agencies, Government Contracts, Health Care & Hospitalization, Insurance , Labor , Landlord & Tenant, Lemon , Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Probate , Real Estate , Sexual Harassment, Social Security Benefits & Disability, Trusts, Wills, Wrongful Death, Litigation, Litigation
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Louis Pierro

Firm: Pierro, Connor & Strauss, LLC
43 British American Blvd. , Latham , New York 12110
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
Louis W. Pierro is the Founder and Principal of Pierro, Connor & Strauss, LLC, a law firm with offices in the Capital Region, New York City and additional locations in New York, Florida, New Jersey and Massachusetts. His Firm serves clients in the areas of Estate and Trust Planning, Estate and Trust Administration, Estate and Trust Litigation, Business and Tax Planning, Elder Law and Special Needs Planning. Mr. Pierro is a frequent speaker across the country on legal issues relating to estate planning, elder law and business planning.. Mr. Pierro is also a Founder of ElderCounsel, a national membership organization of Elder Law and Special Needs law firms, where he now serves as a consultant. It provides proprietary document drafting software and education to over 1400 member firms in 50 states. He also founded ApolloCare, LLC, a business that integrates home care coordination (EverHome Care Advisors), with connected home health technology (VivaLynx) providing seniors, families, and caregivers unique opportunities to live independently in their own home.. Mr. Pierro is selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for Elder Law, and Trusts and Estates; his 15th year of recognition by Best Lawyers. He was also selected by his peers as Best Lawyers “2022 Lawyer of the Year” for Elder Law in New York’s Capital Region; an honor he also received in 2018 and 2014. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers for Elder Law and for Trusts and Estates and by Super Lawyers for 15 years and has been selected to the Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in New York, Super Lawyers of the Hudson Valley, Top 25 Lawyers in Upstate New York, and New York Times Top Attorneys in New York. In addition, Mr. Pierro has maintained an AV preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell since 2001.. Mr. Pierro is currently a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys; the American Bar Association, Probate and Trust Section; the NYS Bar Association Trusts and Estates and Elder Law Sections; and the Albany County Bar Association.A graduate of Lehigh University and Albany Law School, Mr. Pierro was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1984 and is licensed to practice in all New York State Courts, the US Supreme Court and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5

Louis Lepore

Firm: Louis Lepore, Esq.
885 Huguenot Ave , Staten Island , New York 10312
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Medicaid & Medicare
“The guiding principles of my life and my firm. have always been to be honest, genuine, thoughtful and caring.”. The firm is dedicated to helping you and your loved ones achieve your planning objectives in a caring and compassionate manner. I fully recognize the emotional challenges of preparing for when you will pass your assets, values and family legacy to your heirs and loved ones. My practice is dedicated to caring for you, the ones that you love and the things that you care about most. The focus is to build solid, trusting and lasting relationships that you and your family can count on now and in the future. Our goal is to help you maintain your independence and control your affairs. We have a genuine desire to learn about you and your family. Share with us your dreams, desires, aspirations and passions. The firm is here to help you navigate through the process by providing competent and caring legal services. We will address your questions and concerns so that we may eliminate or reduce your worries.
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“I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Lepore is an expert in elder law and estate planning. He is a valuable contributor to the community both on AVVO and locally here on Staten Island.”
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“He did a phenomenal job for myself and my family. Great Attorney”
— Michael Toscano
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Louis Gasparini

Firm: Lynch Schwab, PLLC
75 S Broadway , White Plains , New York 10601
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family , Insurance , Labor , Personal Injury, Real Estate
Rated "AV Preeminent" (4.9 out of 5.0) by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell.. Louis U. Gasparini is a Member (Partner) with Lynch Schwab, PLLC, working primarily from the White Plains and Hudson Valley office locations. Lou joined Lynch Schwab in 2008 as a Partner after practicing for a prestigious Albany based civil litigation firm. Since that time, he has developed his practice to include several insurers as well as privately owned businesses and individuals.. Lou primarily practices in the areas of civil litigation (from inception, to trial and appeal), commercial litigation and all aspects of employment law. He focuses a large part of his practice on the defense of municipalities and private schools, clubs and other businesses in sports related injury litigation. These institutions have ranged from colleges, private religious schools, after school programs, local, regional and nationally recognized sports clubs and community groups and organizations.. Since joining the Firm, Lou has tried both personal injury claims and commercial litigation matters to verdict. He has gained a reputation as being a well prepared advocate at trial and beforehand.. Lou also serves as counsel to a national retail supply distributor, overseeing all employment litigation nationwide and handling employment counseling matters for the Company. He actively handles various types of employment matters for other Firm clients, defending against claims of tortuous interference, contracts, discrimination and unfair competition. Lou handles actions to enforce and defend against claims relating to non-competition and solicitation agreements. He counsels clients on employment issues dealing with contracts, discipline, promotions, terminations and workplace law issues, and has defended against employment discrimination suits before the New York State Division of Human Rights (DHR) and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Lou advises employers on the drafting and negotiating of non-compete agreements, and on the preparation of specific employment policies, handbooks and manuals.. Lou is admitted to practice in New York and Connecticut State Courts, and the United States District Courts of the Southern District of New York, Eastern District of New York and Northern District of New York.
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“Having caught up with a lot of issues bogging case down, I have come to appreciate the complexities”
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“Very knowledgeable family law attorney, dedicated to his clients' success.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Lois Arenson

Firm: Kurzman Eisenberg Corbin & Lever, LLP
1 N Broadway Fl 12 , White Plains , New York 10601
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
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“Lois Arenson was very patient, nice, and diligent in her work. I hired her for help with my aunt's w”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Lauren Michaeli

Firm: Farrauto, Berman Slater & Michaeli
1250 Central Park Avenue. , Yonkers , New York 10704
Practice Areas: Divorce, Child Custody, Family, Alimony, Estate Planning, Child Abuse, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation
Lauren is a Partner at Farrauto Berman Slater & Michaeli, dedicating her practice to exclusively family law. Lauren is adept at representing clients whose cases involve sensitive matters such as infidelity, domestic violence and sexual abuse allegations. Her practice includes matrimonial matters, custody, prenuptial agreements, relocation, support, business distribution, orders of protection and the like. Lauren was lead counsel in the pivotal relocation case Lavery v. O’Sullivan, 169 N.Y.S.3d 632 (App. Div. 2d Dep’t 2022), where she successfully prevailed at both Trial and Appellate levels. Lauren has vast trial experience and is a powerful advocate in the courtroom. Lauren’s style is compassionate, confident and unwavering.. A night owl, Lauren is well-known to respond to client emergencies at all hours of the day or night. Lauren is the attorney you want on your case if you are in crisis and need someone who will drop everything to support you in a pinch. For Lauren, her cases become a part of her blood. If you want a lawyer who will give you her personal cell and be there if your world implodes, she is most certainly the right attorney for you.. Super Lawyers recognized Lauren as a "Rising Star" in 2022-2025. Lauren also received the "10 Best in Client Satisfaction" Award from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys and was recognized as one of the Three Best Divorce Lawyers in Yonkers, New York by ThreeBestRated. She was further selected by Attorney and Practice Magazine as one of New York's top 10 Family Law Attorneys, and was honored by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys as one of the "Top 10 under 40" for Family Law Attorneys in New York. Lauren served as a Committee Member of the New York State Bar Association Committee on Children and the Law.. Outside of her legal work, Lauren lives in NYC and runs an eccentric social media account for her 2 Italian Greyhounds, Gia and Jax. Lauren developed an indoor cycling program in NYC and taught Megaformer classes for 8 years. While her 5 major knee surgeries ended her Spartan and Tough Mudder days, you can still find Lauren racing to her daily fitness classes in her manual-transmission car whom she named ‘Jake’. Lauren has a long history of rescue work. Half-Israeli, Lauren is a natural leader who advocates with her whole-heart.. Lauren is a graduate of Fordham Law, graduating with the Archibald R. Murray Award, summa cum laude, and New York University, cum laude with a concentration in writing, social work and business communications.
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“ldn’t be more thankful I found her.”
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“Ms. Michaeli is a highly capable attorney. I endorse this lawyer without reservation.”
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“Cheryl Slater went above and beyond for me in more than one situation, and she is truly the best lawyer I have worked with to date. She is kind, patient, honest, and incredibly res…”
— Lamar Lewis
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5

Linda Grear

Firm: Pfalzgraf Beinhauer Grear Harris Schuller LLP
455 Cayuga Road , Buffalo , New York 14225
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
Linda Stravalaci Grear is a Partner with Pfalzgraf Beinhauer Grear Harris Schuller LLP.  Grear practices in areas of Elder Law, Probate Estates, Estate Planning & Trusts.  She has practiced in the field of Elder Law, Estates, Estate Planning & Trusts since 1995.. After receiving her Bachelor of Science degree from the State University of New York College at Buffalo in 1991, Grear then attended the University of Akron School of Law where she attained her Juris Doctor degree in 1994.. "In my three decades of legal practice, I have learned not only the mechanics of elder law, estate planning, probate, trusts, and guardianship law, but the importance of compassion and understanding in dealing with clients who are enduring emotionally trying times. I receive immense satisfaction from helping clients in their time of need, with a team of dedicated individuals who share a common goal of excellence in the legal profession."
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“et us go as clients, refunding part of our retainer fee because we allegedly called her secretary to”
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“I strongly endorse Linda. She is one of the best attorneys in the area. Very knowledgeable and hard working.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Leslie Sultan

Firm: Leslie Sultan PC
1225 Franklin Avenue, Suite 325 , Garden City , New York 11530
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
We assist clients with purchasing, selling and leasing real estate.. We guide clients to protect their family and finances through estate planning.. We help clients with various immigration matters, such as removal defense, green cards, work permits, etc.. We represent landlords and tenants in housing eviction matters.
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“dealt with lawyers before that lost deals for me because I couldn’t get in contact with them and b”
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“Leslie Sultan is a talented attorney! She is a great listener and pays attention to detail. Leslie truly understands the challenges her clients are facing. She also makes sure to a…”
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“Had a great meeting with Christina ! She took her time to make sure my family understood everything and was so thorough and so caring . We would recommend her to everyone !”
— Brian Tom
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Leslie J. Wilsher

Firm: Greenfield Stein and Senior, LLP
600 Third Avenue  10016 , New York , New York 10016
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
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“Leslie has been one of my most valued and trusted advisors for almost 20 years. From the complexities of U.S. estate planning to simple but arcane de...”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Lawrence DeAngelus

Firm: DeAngelus Goralczyk, PLLC
26 N. Broadway , Schenectady , New York 12305
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
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“Larry handled the sale of my house perfectly. I had some very specific needs and Larry was able to w”
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Yelp Rating: Rated 2.6 out of 5

Law Offices of Jeffrey L Weinstein

Firm: Law Offices of Jeffrey L Weinstein
225 Broadway , New York , New York 10007
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning
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“The worst lawyer I've ever had the misfortune of using. Not only did he and his paralegal mr Kasapi fail to do the proper due diligence on the property that...”
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“I engaged Jeffrey Weinstein a few months ago upon the suggestion of a friend. I had been seeking an attorney since I moved to New York and did not have success in finding the right…”
— Bonnie Barenholtz
Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Law Office of Robert J. Maher, PC

Firm: Law Office of Robert J. Maher, PC
52 Duane St , New York , New York 10007
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Immigration
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“Smart, capable and makes all parts of buying an apartment or creating a will easy! Also provides free local seminars to get you started thinking about...”
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“Mr.Robert did a great job for me,am grateful for that,i won my case today(07/14/2025)…He is 100% on his work…no doubt about about that ??????thank you Mr.Robert and his team..I do …”
— Godfred Asare
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5

Laurence Bousquet

Firm: Bousquet Holstein PLLC
110 West Fayette Street , Syracuse , New York 13202
Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Business & Commercial, Estate Planning, Health Care & Hospitalization, Mergers & Acquisitions, Taxation - State & Federal, Business
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“Emilee Lawson Hatch at Bousquet Holstein is the best attorney we have ever worked with. She is an expert in her field of elder law and estate planning. She really listened to our n…”
— Alan R. Moon
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Magdalen Gaynor

Firm: Magdalen Gaynor
10 Bank St Ste 650 , White Plains , New York 10606
Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Lisa C. Arrington

Firm: Lacy Katzen LLP
130 East Main Street , Rochester , New York 14604
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Medicaid and Asset Protection Planning including Community Medicaid homecare pooled trusts, Special Needs Planning including Supplemental Needs Trusts, Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Guardianships

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