Michael Christopher Giordano

Michael Christopher Giordano

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 38 years

Probate Lawyer at Mechanicsburg, PA
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills ... +3 more

221 W Main St, Mechanicsburg, PA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Probate 30%

Probate and estate administration attorney

21 years

30%
Estate Planning 20%

Estate planning attorney with a Masters (MBA) in Finance.

21 years

20%
Wills and Living Wills 20%

Elder law attorney drafting wills, powers of attorney and living wills or advanced directives.

20%
Elder Law 15%

Solo practice lawyer. Member National Association of Elder Law Attorneys

21 years

15%
Trusts 10%

Trusts, irrevocable trusts, special needs trust, revocable trusts, pre-need funeral trust

10%
Guardianship 5%

Nationally Certified Guardian and Attorney able to act as a guardian or set up guardianship.

21 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 19 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 38 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1988

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 38 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1987

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Giordano Elder Law

221 W Main St, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055-6226

Giordano Elder law NY

572 Route 303, First Floor, Blauvelt, NY, 10913

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Michael Christopher Giordano's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

5 star (14)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (0)

Posted by Barbara | September 4, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent service

I've used Michael's services for a will and powers of attorney. He made complicated subjects, including end of life decisions, understandable and was patient explaining all the ins and outs of my questions. He was gracious in giving his time to my National Active and Retired Federal Employees chap...ter as a speaker on elderlaw issues. It has been my pleasure to know and work with Michael.

Posted by James | September 3, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Accommodating and Available

Michael Giordano has been extremely helpful to my family. He has been both accommodating and available to us. He returns his phone calls usually within a few hours - a rarity in today's business world. I highly recommend him!

Posted by anonymous | August 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent choice

Michael Giordano was an excellent attorney for us when we had him draw up our wills and accompanying documents. He explained our choices and made suggestions in terminology we could understand rather than in legalese.

Posted by Sue | August 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Will and Probate

Michael was professional but yet kind. He was very helpful and went out of his way to answer all my questions. He is fair and truly wants to help his clients in any way he can.

Posted by CHIP | August 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Attorney

Michael has been consulted on several occasions, over the past 3 years, for my financial clients and has always made himself available for legal advice. My experience is he is very knowledgeable in the area of wills, trusts and guardianships. Michael is very professional and considerate to the people... he works with in and out of the office. I also have the opportunity to see Michael interact with members of the Mechanicsburg Chamber of Commerce where he is the Vice President and I a member. He always handles himself in a professional manner.

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Michael Christopher Giordano's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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John Dearie

General practice lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Simply the Best Attorney, Harrisburg Magazine

2011

VA Accreditation, Veteran's Affairs

2009

National Certified Guardian, Center for Guardianship Certification

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Solo Practioner, Giordano Elder Law

2003 - 2006

Of Counsel, LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae, LLP

2002 - 2003

Of Counsel, Fullbright & Jaworski

2001 - 2002

Of Counsel, Bryan Cave

1991 - 2001

Partner, Mendes & Mount

1988 - 1991

Associate, Mendes & Mount

Associations

2015 - Present

Chamber of Commerce

Vice President

2013 - Present

Hyatt Legal Plans

Attorney Member

2009 - Present

National Guardianship Association

Certified Guardian

2009 - Present

American Bar Association's TIPS publication Annotations to Surplus Lines Statutes

Attorney Member

2009 - Present

Cumberland County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2009 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Attorney Member

2007 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

1988 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Attorney Member

2006 - 2012

Rockland County Bar Association

Attorney Member

Education

1987

Brooklyn Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

St John's University

MBA with Honors

1978

City University of New York, Queens College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Health and Wellness Fair

Making Legal Documents Part of Your Health Plan

2014

NARFE Seminar

Trusts; Not For Everyone

2014

Monthly Meeting

Hoe To Avoid Guardianship

2014

Mechanicsburg Place Weekly Guest Speaker Retirement: Making Your Money Last

2014

Live News Interview What Is Elder Law

2014

Fox News 43 morning show with Heather Warner. May is Elder Law Month

2013

Monthly Meeting

Essential Documents

2013

Estate Planning Seminar

What's New in Elder Law?

2012

Senior Center Regular Event

Essential Documents and Guardianship

2012

Monthly Meeting

Q and A On Elder Law

2011

Senior Expo

Advanced Directives Meet and Greet

Publications

N/A

American Bar Association's TIPS Annotations to Surplus Lines Statutes

Languages

English

Activity

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