Marcel Florestal

Marcel Florestal

3.7
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 24 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Probate, Litigation ... +2 more

48 Wall Street, Suite 11, New York, NY

About Marcel

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Probate 30%

26 years

30%
Litigation 20%

INCLUDES CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LITIGATION.

11 years

20%
Tax 5%

31 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 24 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2001

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Florestal Law Firm, PLLC

48 Wall Street, Suite 11, New York, NY, 10005

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Marcel Florestal's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Bridget | January 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Estate affairs

Life brings you a lot of curveballs. One of those inevitable curveballs is the loss of a loved one. My family has experienced loss just like many of you. With the legal assistance of Marcel Florestal, you didn’t have to worry about the legal aspects of loss and final wishes of your loved one despite ...being heartbroken and hurt. In his capable hands, the anguish and burden lessen as you navigate and cope with your healing. Marcel’s knowledge and attentiveness exceeds the highest standards and quite valuable. Not only have my family used Mr. Florestal’s expertise once but twice. He stepped in and litigated what was fair and legally applicable in my late aunt’s case regarding her property a few years ago. In the courtroom, he was quite masterful and demonstrated what was just and fair to the judge. His professional acumen is impeccable. Recently, he solidified my late father’s wishes in a timely manner despite COVID and social unrest at large. He keeps you informed in a timely manner on each step of the way and makes himself accessible to you. His compassion, empathy and understanding has helped us in both situations of family loss. When it comes to estate affairs, Marcel Florestal is the one to call on for favorable results.

Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Great Attorney

Attorney works tirelessly on my case, with continued updates throughout the process. I am very satisfied with the progress of my employment case thus far. Great legal mind and will fight for your rights, without hesitation.

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Julian Fairweather

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am proud to endorse Attorney Florestal not only as one of the firm's of counsel who has assisted our client's on various Wills Trust & Estate planning needs but also as a patient and diligent professional in his field."

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Brian Freeman

Trusts lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Marcel is an excellent Trusts and Estates attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

1999

APPRECIATION FOR ASSITANCE IN PROSECUTION OF CASES, US ATTORNEY'S OFFICE DNJ

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Attorney, Florestal Law Firm, PLLC

2000 - 2001

Attorney, Deloitte Consulting, LLP

1998 - 1998

Legal Research Analyst, African National Congress, Cape Town, South Africa

Associations

2021 - Present

New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers

Member

New York State Bar Association

Member

New York County Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

CASE OF GENETIC JUSTICE

COURT ALLOWED DNA TEST

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Education

2001

University of Illinois

CPA - Certified Publlic Accountant

2000

Fordham University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

City University of New York

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

DOING BUSINESS IN NY

PRATT INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

2007

OUTWITTING THE ESTATE TAX ESTATE PLANNING

2006

National Bar Association

ESTATE & TAX PLANNING

2005

National Bar Association

ESTATE & TAX PLANNING

2004

National Bar Association

ESTATE & TAX PLANNING

Languages

English

French

Spanish

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