Leslie Jo-Ann Wilsher

Leslie Jo-Ann Wilsher

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 46 years

Estate planning Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Marriage & Prenuptials, Mediation

305 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY

About Leslie

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 500-500 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 46 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1980

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Wilsher Mediation

305 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY, 10007

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Posted by anonymous | March 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Mediation

Estate planning and Mediation

Leslie Wilshire handled our mediation with professionalism and attention to detail. She kept us focused, calm, and kept many details in place and managed to be sure we did not miss any important aspects for future planning. She handled our wills and made sure we provided directions for the executor...s for many details regarding our estate and our children. Overall she has been a tremendous help to making our transition organized, thoughtful, and well planned. I would highly recommend her for the process of mediation and for estate planning and wills.

Posted by Laura | March 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Excellent estate attorney

Leslie Wilsher is thorough, thoughtful and detaill orientes. She is a good listener and has innovative ideas.

Posted by anonymous | March 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Great experience

Leslie Wilsher drew up my will with trust provisions recently with a great deal of competence and patience. She was always available by phone or email quickly and I thought my questions and concerns were dealt with really well. I appreciate her knowledge and professionalism a great deal. I would h...appily recommend her to a friend interested in finding a great lawyer for estate planning and documents.

Posted by Bonnie | February 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Great Experience

We have worked with Leslie for years and she is a great attorney. Professional, responsible, a creative problem solver and very responsive. You'll be in good hands.

Posted by Anne | June 15, 2015 | Estate Planning

A Trusted Advisor

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 dealings with foreign bureaucracies Leslie has provided faultless legal services and representation. Simplifying the complex, while always putting my bes...t interests first, I am enormously grateful to have found in Leslie a trustworthy confidante, efficient and knowledgable attorney, and shrewd representative to act in my stead when needed. Her legal and mediator services are highly recommended.

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Leslie Jo-Ann Wilsher's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jonathan Pollack

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Davis

Wills and living wills lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer. Leslie is an extremely smart, knowledgeable and thoughtful Trusts & Estates lawyer, and is also a delightful person with which to work."

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Robert Davis

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1978

Stone Scholar, Columbia Law School

Work Experience

2001 - 2013

Partner, Greenfield Stein & Senior, LLP

1996 - 2000

Sole Practitioner, Leslie J. Wilsher, Esq.

1985 - 1995

Associate, Kelley Drye & Warren, LLP

1981 - 1985

Associate, Phillips Nizer, LLP

1980 - 1981

Associate, Schwab, Goldberg, Price & Dannay

Associations

1993 - Present

New York State Bar Association

member

1980 - Present

New York City Bar Association

member, committee member (Trusts & Estates)

1980 - Present

American Bar Association

member

Education

2013

New York Peace Institute

Apprenticeship

1979

Columbia University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey - Douglass College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Will Drafting 101

Will Clauses

2011

Introduction to Estate Planning

Testamentary Gifts

2011

Adjunct Professor

Will Drafting

2010

Hot Topics in Estate Planning

New IRS Regulations for Deductions

2010

Estate Planning for Non-Traditional Couples

Basic Will and Trust Drafting

2008

Drafting Testamentary Instruments

Estate Planning with Retirement Benefits

2008

Drafting Basic Testamentary Documents

Introduction to Estate Tax

2004

Will Drafting 101

Will Clauses

2002

Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples

Ethical Considerations

2001

Probate and Administration of Estates

Program Chair

2000

Introduction to Estate Planning

Estate Planning with Retirement Benefits

2000

Estate Planning for Larger Estates

Estate Planning with Retirement Benefits

2000

Estate Administration for Beginners

Program Chair; Ethical Considerations

Publications

2004

Estate Planning Magazine Estate Planning with Retirement Benefits

Languages

English

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