Gabriel L. Katzner

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Gabriel L. Katzner

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 20 years

Estate planning Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate

360 Lexington Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY

Virtual Consultation Available

About Gabriel

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 65%

We represent individuals and small businesses with Family Estate Planning with an emphasis on Asset Protection Planning, Charitable Planning, Gift and Estate Tax Planning, Planning for Non-traditional Families, Wills & Trusts.

18 years | 1,500 cases

65%
Probate 35%

35%

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Awards

Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in California for 8 years

State: California

Acquired: 2017

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 20 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2005

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Katzner Law

360 Lexington Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY, 10017

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Katzner Law Group, P.C.

662 Encinitas Blvd #240, Encinitas, CA, 92024

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Gabriel L. Katzner's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 04, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Compassion, Patience and Professionalism

Gabriel Katzner Seeing an elder—someone who took care of you, was always there for you, and has been a constant presence in your life—begin to decline is hard. Coming to the realization that the time when we all must return to our God may be sooner rather than later is even harder. And making the ...difficult decisions necessary to put an estate in order so that the people you love are spared unnecessary stress and headaches can feel like the hardest part of all. That was where our family found ourselves after my uncle’s Parkinson’s diagnosis threw us for a loop. It forced us to confront the inevitable and one of life’s two certainties: death and taxes. From the beginning, Gabriel seemed to intuitively understand what our family was going through. He approached us with patience, compassion, and professionalism. He was knowledgeable and took the time to walk us through each step of preparing my uncle’s last will and estate plan, making a difficult process feel much more manageable. The members of Gabriel’s team were equally warm, friendly, and welcoming. They made us feel comfortable during what could easily have been an overwhelming experience. I also truly appreciated seeing a diverse team—one that reflects who we are as America and the many families and communities they serve. Estate planning is about legal documents, but when it involves someone you love, it is also deeply personal. Gabriel and his team understood both sides of that responsibility. I am incredibly thankful that Gabriel was the attorney we chose to help our family prepare my uncle’s estate plan and last will and testament. I would wholeheartedly recommend him and his team to any family facing these important and often emotional decisions.

Posted by Ronald | August 14, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Gabe is the very best!!

Being an attorney myself, I know a great lawyer when I meet one. Gabe is the best, as I discovered when he prepared my will and estate plan. Like Gabe, lots of lawyers know the law , but Gabe’s client service is second to none. He is extraordinarily easy and pleasant to work with, and a great listen...er when you ask questions and express your ideas. He always responds promptly to your phone calls and emails and is absolutely attuned to the client’s needs and concerns. Don’t pass up the opportunity to meet with Gabe and see for yourself. I strongly recommend Gabe Kastner for your estate planning needs.

Posted by Donna | May 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Good hands to trust

I interviewed several attorneys before I found the Katzner group; all seemed just paperwork factories, brusque and impersonal. But Katzner has invested a ton of work into educational articles and tutorials, and really wants you to understand all your options and their implications. Gabe himself get...s involved at a detailed level, was very responsive, and consulted with me extensively to get my co-op board to agree to a trust transfer. Other assistants at the firm were uniformly prompt and professional. Overall a very positive experience, establishing a sense of trust and comfort during what can be a difficult planning process. I can't recommend him highly enough.

Posted by Renaye | February 25, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Exceptional Estate Planning Experience

My family and I had the pleasure of working with Gabriel, and it was truly an exceptional experience. From our very first conversation, he was patient and incredibly knowledgeable. Estate planning can feel overwhelming, but he made the entire process clear, manageable, and even reassuring. He is a...lways available to answer questions, explain options thoroughly, and ensure we feel comfortable with every decision. What really stood out for me was that — we never felt rushed or like “just another client.” We are grateful for his guidance and would wholeheartedly recommend Gabriel to anyone looking for thoughtful, trustworthy, and top-tier estate planning support.

Posted by Adam | November 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Outstanding Lawyer, Highly recommended

Outstanding experience working with Katzner Law Group. Gabriel is top-notch. Extremely detail oriented, expert knowledge in his area of law with Will and Trust work, always getting work done ahead of schedule, and felt supported throughout the whole process. Couldn't recommend him highly enough. Grea...t overall experience.

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Daniel Katzner

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Daniel Graber

Immigration lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Gabe is a passionate advocate who brings big firm know how and small firm attention to each person he helps. I unequivocally recommend him to my own clients when the need arises."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Partner, Katzner Law Group, P.C.

2002 - 2009

Associate, Cahill Gordon & Reindel

Associations

2015 - Present

WealthCounsel

Education

2002

Fordham University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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