Barton P. Levine

Barton P. Levine

4.6
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 53 years

Probate Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Elder Law ... +5 more

260 Madison Ave Fl 17, New York, NY

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023
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About Barton

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Probate 25%

Probating of Wills; Intestate Administration; Ancillary Proceedings for Out-of-State Decedents; Kinship Hearings; Sealed Apartments; Spousal Right of Election, etc.

700 cases

25%
Estate Planning 20%

Revocable Living Trusts; Wills; Irrevocable Trusts for Medicaid Planning; Third-Party and Self-Settled Special Needs Trusts; Ancillary Estate Planning documents, including Durable General Power of Attorneys, Health Care Proxies, Living Wills, and HIPPA Authorizations

500 cases

20%
Elder Law 15%

Medicaid Planning and Medicaid Applications for Personal Home Care and Nursing Home Care

200 cases

15%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 10%

Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings to discharge consumer debts

750 cases

10%
Foreclosure 10%

Obtaining Permanent Mortgage Loan Modifications

150 cases

10%
Guardianship 10%

Petitions for appointment of a Guardian for an incompetent individual; also petitions for appointment of guardian for special needs children

70 cases

10%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 5%

Stopping of Foreclosures; repayment of pre-petition loan arrears; elimination of second mortgages.

250 cases

5%
Real Estate 5%

All types of real estate transactions

750 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 51 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1974

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

Licensed in New York for 53 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1973

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Location

Law Offices of Barton P. Levine

260 Madison Ave Fl 17, New York, NY, 10016-2401

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Barton P. Levine's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

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Posted by ravi | August 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Mr.

Mr. Levine did not do the work he agreed to do. I had to sue him in New York City courts for refund of advance. Now he refuses to pay up.

Posted by Robert | January 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

I paid for Levine for my will months ago and have not received it

I paid Barton Levine for my will and last testament and have not received it. This process started in September 2020. There was correspondence between us for a few weeks, and then in early December I phoned Levine to check the status of my will. He told me he had sent it in mid-November. I had not re...ceived it, and asked for the tracking number on the envelope. He said he would have to look up number and get back to me, which he did not. I then asked Lvine to sent me another will. Levine said he was in Florida and could not send me another copy of the will until he returned to his NYS office in early January. At that time, I phoned him again. Levine told me he was very ill and could not resend the will until he recovered. Two weeks later, he emailed me to say I should receive the will on a specific date, and to contact him if I did not receive it then. When that date passed, I emailed Levine to inform him that I had not received the will. My emails (3 of them) to him were blocked. I phoned his office to ask for the tracking number on the package with the will. Levine's secretary told me she did not have that information. I have not heard from Levine. I paid for this will in Oct/Nov and have not received it. Still waiting.

Posted by Nicole | January 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

God Sent

After seeking for a competent attorney in the metropolitan area Mr. Levine was the only attorney displayed wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. I”ve been to court with him and they opposing council in my presence complemented Mr. Levine’s competency. I”ve had many sleepless nights before I call ...him. I highly recommend Mr. Levine too every and any one seeking an attorney who cares about upholding the laws and justice for all.

Posted by Lester | July 10, 2019 | Estate Planning

Well rounded Lawyer

I consulted with lawyer Barton Levine to give me clarity on estate planning and living will. He was very helpful in helping me understand the law on each issue and laid out a course action when I was ready to go forward. I was so impressed with is knowledge that I had him conduct a seminar on the iss...ues for people in my community. He was great and the community learned a lot. Thank you mr. Levine

Posted by Tristan | June 24, 2019 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Knowledgeable, Friendly and Hard Working

He tried to contact me within a day after I tried to leave a message. After consultation, he even called a few more times after coming up with extra options regarding our case even calling after regular business hours. It goes to show how hard he works and how much he would care for your situation if... he went that far just for consultation. If I ever have to move forward with my case, I will definitely use Barton in the future.

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Barton P. Levine's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alisa Sondak

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Great attorney with a lot of experience, a leader in Trusts & Estate law."

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Brian Perlin

Elder law lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Bart on three separate cases. My office is in Florida, however, whenever, I have a case in New York City I have referred the matter to Bart. He is very professional and his work has been perfect. I would not hesitate to recommend him for an estate planning, guardianship or probate issue."

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Howard Siegel

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michelle Biddinger

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. They are an expert in the field of estate planning."

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Disbarment issued in NY, 2023

updated on 07/25/2024

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Appellate Division of the State Supreme Court to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Honors

2015

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1993 - 2014

Principal Attorney, Law Offices of Barton P. Levine

Associations

2013 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Trust & Estates Division

2004 - Present

American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys

Member

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

Education

1972

St John's University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

St John's University Law Review

Editor

1970

New York University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

Long Island Special Needs Expo

Planning For The Care of Your Special Needs Loved Ones

2013

Cityradio.com - Guest Appearance

Estate Planning Radio Show

2013

Briarwood Estate Planning Seminar

Estate Planning Seminar

2012

Teamsters Local 237 City Employees

Estate Planning Seminar

2012

New York College of Technology

The Use of Trusts in Estate Planning

2012

Computer Generated Solutions

Estate Planning Seminar

2012

Civil Service Bar Association

The Use of Trusts in Estate Planning

2011

Continuing Legal Education Seminar

Estate Planning for Same-Sex Couples

2010

YAI: National Institute For People With Disabilities

Planning for The Care of Your Special Needs Loved Ones

2010

Continuing Legal Education Seminar

The Use of Trusts in Estate Planning

Publications

2009

Autism Spectrum News Planning For The Care of Your Special Needs Loved One

Languages

English

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