New York legal news
Appeals Judges Push Back Against NYC Taxi Drivers’ .5 Billion RICO Suit
Federal appeals judges questioned whether New York City taxpayers should foot a .5 billion bill over alleged taxi medallion overcharges dating back to the Bloomberg era.
Federal Indictment Unsealed in 9 Million AI Executive Impersonation Scheme
Federal prosecutors in Manhattan charged three men with using artificial intelligence to mimic CEOs and attorneys to steal 9 million from global companies.
NY Appeals Court Dismisses Lawsuit Over NYC Luxury Second-Home Tax Rollout
A New York appeals court dismissed a challenge to New York City's pied-à-terre tax rollout, ruling that preliminary notices did not cause legal injury to homeowners.
Federal Judge Orders Removal of Three Pro‑Trump Ads Citing Taxpayer‑Funded Propaganda Ban
A New York judge halted three online ads promoting Donald Trump, finding they likely violated a federal ban on using public funds for partisan propaganda.
274 attorneys practicing estate planning in New York are listed below. Each profile shows practice areas, office address and direct contact details, so you can shortlist and reach out without going through an intermediary.
How to Choose a Estate Planning Lawyer in New York
- Check the license. Every attorney admitted in New York can be looked up through the New York State Unified Court System attorney search, together with any public discipline. Do it before the first meeting.
- Ask about estate planning cases specifically. General practice is not the same as a track record in your type of matter: ask how many similar cases the lawyer handled recently and how they ended.
- Local courts matter. Procedures, filing practice and judges differ from county to county even within New York. Ask whether the lawyer regularly appears in the courts that will hear your case.
- Get the fee agreement in writing. Hourly rate, flat fee or contingency, what counts as costs, and what happens if the case ends early — all of it should be on paper before work starts.
- Compare several profiles. 274 estate planning attorneys in New York are listed here, with the largest groups in Rochester, Buffalo and Albany. Profiles carry direct contacts, so you can reach two or three of them without an intermediary.