Personal History:
Born and raised in the Mid-West.
Moved to Brooklyn, NY in 1966.
Spent 20 years in Corporate/Retailing (ABRAHAM & STRAUS and SAKS FIFTH AVENUE) before commencing law school in 1983.
Education:
Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (magna cum laude) from LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY, Brooklyn, NY in June 1981.
Graduated with a Juris Doctorate from ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW in June 1986.
Practice of Law:
Commenced practicing law in Brooklyn, NY in January 1987.
Established a solo practice in Brooklyn, NY in February 1993, which continues to the present time, with emphasis on the following areas of practice:
- Surrogate Court Matters: Probate and the Administration of Estates
- Estate Planning: Wills, Trusts, Health Proxy, Power of Attorney, and Living Wills
- Real Estate Law: Contracts, Closings and Commercial Leases
Bar Admissions:
New York State Bar (1987)
U.S. District Courts - Southern and Eastern Districts (1990)
Bar Associations:
New York State Bar Association
Brooklyn Bar Association
Other Licenses:
New York State Real Estate Broker
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