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 Rebecca | May 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Knowledge, Expertise, Compassion

I found Bart through a NAMI referral. Not only was he knowledgeable and an in the area of supplemental needs trusts, he also demonstrated compassion toward my disabled sister's needs. He understood what we needed, guided us through the legal maze to set up her trust, and counseled me as the trustee o...n how to manage her trust. I continue to use Bart on an as-needed basis because he's someone my sister and I can trust. Plus his fees are so reasonable compared with other attorney's we've consulted with.

Posted by Howard | May 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Excellent Estate Planner/Elder care lawyer

Bart was highly effective at creating a special trust that qualified my mother for home based Medicaid. This enabled her to spend her final years in the comfort of her own home. Bart has the acumen, expertise etc in the specialized field of estate planing and elder care. He has my highest recommendat...ion.,

Posted by Claiborne | April 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Made the complex simple...

Mr. Levine worked with my mother on her estate plan. There were some custom considerations including a special needs trust amoung other things. Bart worked through the iterations until we felt we have the right plan. The fees were fair and we had both executed and .PDF files. I'd recommend Mr. Levine... for your Legal needs.

Posted by Brenda J. Boone | April 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Comforting

I contacted Mr. Levine end of 2018 regarding a Estate issue. I felt very relaxed when I heard his voice, Mr. Levine got right to the point and asked questions over and over again to get the big picture of what was happening in my life. He listened carefully showed a sincere interest and concern. ... Mr. Levine then invited me in for my face to face consultation where he went into depth more to formulate the my case. He always brought clearity to me as to what the process would be like. He also examined different view points of how he could help me in resolving my particular issue in a fair and expeditious manner. I would help myself by being orderly and bring into to his office what ever legal documents he requested of me without hesitation when we would meet. Mr. Levine always returned my calls and spoke to me to reinforce what I didnt understand and needed extra clarification on. He is about and knows his business. Mr. Levine is a roll up your sleeves, lets get to work, no nonsense Attorney. My experience with Mr. Levine by my side was comforting. He understood my dilema and presented my case truthfully and accordingly. I will be seeking another service from Mr. Levine because I know it will be done correctly. I Highly recommend Mr. Levine, I put my trust in him because he was always truthful

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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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