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

30 Client Reviews

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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 Vic | April 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Great Attorney

Bart is a patient, practical, and knowledgeable attorney He's extremely experienced, has a deep understanding of the matters of Probate, Medicaid planning, and Trusts. After accessing facts of the case he did an excellent job explaining the process and walking me through each step. He was very ...patient with questions and provided excellent legal guidance on the matters of elder law and estate planning. Highly recommended

Posted by Rebecca | May 07, 2014 | Trusts

Great Value for Exceptional Special Needs Trust Legal Expertise

I was referred to Mr. Levine by NAMI in the matter of setting a special needs trust for my developmentally disabled sister because other trust lawyers were charging more than $10,000 for services, an amount the trust could ill afford. Bart Levine's rates were a fraction of the market rate, yet he del...ivered what I thought was an equal -- if not better -- caliber of legal expertise. I continue to rely on him for any additional legal advice relating to my sister's SNT and would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone needing legal expertise in setting up an SNT.

Posted by NV | April 03, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Exceptional Client Representation

My experience with the counsel of Barton P. Levine over the years has been exceptional. Barton consistently presents powerful legal expertise and well-informed communication and expert legal case management business practices. I am highly impressed with Barton’s professional integrity and expert cour...troom appearance handling my legal matters successfully. Barton P. Levine is responsive, extremely efficient handling my case matters promptly with legal professionalism, willingness and ability to go beyond client/attorney relationship. I highly value with abundant admiration of Barton’s outstanding counsel that has consistently exceeded my expectation. Barton’s possesses excellent strategic case management skills and professional integrity and I highly recommend utilizing the law firm of Barton P. Levine to represent you as counsel and service your legal needs.

Posted by MarkB | October 07, 2012 | Estate Planning

Knowledgeable and courteous service

As an investment advisor, my client have an occasional need for trust and estate planning. For the past few years, I’ve been referring them to the Law Office of Bart Levine. The feedback was always been positive and since clients satisfaction is always a major prerogative for me and my business. Bart... made sure that I never regret referring my clients by providing knowledgeable, timely and courteous service.

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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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Daniel McGuinness

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Heather Sparks

Estate planning lawyer

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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