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Licensed in New York for 55 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1969
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 42 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
O'Connell & Riley
144 East Central Avenue, Pearl River, NY, 10965
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Posted by Sharon R. | September 18, 2014
My heartfelt thanks to you and why you should get Tom Oconnell...
If you are looking for one you can trust, a person who will make you understand how the system works and what you are WORTH, I highly recommend Mr. Tom O'Connell. Despite so many clients,he listens to you carefully. He is dedicated .I am new in this country, I lost my husband I don't know ANYBOD...
Posted by Grace | January 11, 2012
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I can't say enough about what a good lawyer Mr. O'Connell is. Not only is he thorough and highly competent, but above all, he is kind and compassionate. A real pleasure to know
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Experience
Honors
2014
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers
2012
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
BV Rated since 1980, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
Citizen of the Year (With Partner James Riley), Our Town Newspaper/Town of Orangetown, NY
1997
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law
1993
Certified Financial Planner, National Institute of Certified Financial Planners
Work Experience
1996 - 2004
Town Attorney, Town of Orangetown
Associations
2011 - Present
National Association of Estate Planners and CouncilsMember
2011 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
1992 - Present
National Association of Estate Planning CouncilsAccredited Estate Planner
1982 - Present
American Bar Association, Committee on Non-Profit CorporationMember
1982 - Present
Corporation, Banking and Business Law Section; Committee on Non-Profit CorporationMember
Rockland County Bar Association-Elder Law Comitteee
Member
New York State Bar Association
Member
New Jersey State Bar Association
Member
New York State Bar Association
Trust and Estates Section, Elder Law Section
1984 - 1987
Board of Adjustment, Borough of Edgewater, New jerseyMember
Education
1969
St. John's University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1965
City University of New York, Hunter College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
FALL CONFERENCE
ESTATE PLANNING
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can the executor and decedent have the same attorney, when a claim to the estate was filed naming the executor. Who represents
21 Sep 2014
Q&A
My uncle died and I am beneficiary on his savings account.Is this part of his estate ? I am receiving different answers.
18 Sep 2014
Q&A
Does a NY power of attorney need to be recorded?
14 Mar 2012