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32 Client Reviews
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also known as Esther Zelmanovitz
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Esther Zelmanovitz’s practice focuses on elder law and Medicaid planning, estate planning, probate and estate administration. Her individualized approach and legal experience in other areas including real estate, litigation, and corporate transactions give her an edge in assisting her clients with their estate planning. She tailors a plan specific to each client's unique situation with a client-centered approach and attention to detail. She values the importance of each client feeling comfortable and understanding his or her plan. Ask her about evening appointments and home visits.
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24 years
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24 years
Free Consultation
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State: New York
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Fax
1010 Northern Boulevard, Suite 302, Great Neck, NY, 11021
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Posted by anonymous | July 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I've had several elder law/Medicaid planning consultations from the best firms in NYC but have received conflicting information and no clear guidance. After speaking with Esther, I understood what the others lacked. They had knowledge but could not present it as clearly and cut through the complexi...
Posted by Carol | April 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Esther is brilliant, outstanding, personable, very generous with information and a pleasure to work with.
Posted by YL | September 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I am so grateful to Esty for her exception work on my dad’s Medicaid case. Navigating the complexities of Medicaid is no easy task, but Esty approached every aspect with expertise, compassion, and patience. From the start, Esty took the time to explain the intricacies of the system in a way that w...
Posted by Liz | September 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Excellent experience with my Elder case. Totally satisfied. Esther and Etsy were great Putting my case together. Highly Recommended!
Posted by Rita Carp | July 3, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I worked with Esti Levinson, who could not have been more professional, thorough, sympathetic, and kind. She always returned all of my inquiries within a day or two. She always described things in a way that made sense to me. I would recommend her highly.
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2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Women in Law Awards Winner, Lawyer Monthly Magazine
2024
Top Rated Lawyer - Superb Attorney Rating, Avvo
2023
Top Rated in Legal Ability and Ethical Standards, Lawyers.com
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Recognized for Excellence, Top Attorneys in America
2023
Top Rated in Legal Ability and Ethical Standards, Martindale AV Preeminent Judicial Edition
2022
2022 Top Rated Woman Leader in Law, Martindale-Hubbell®
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Selected to New York Metro List of Top 5% Attorneys, SuperLawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
2020 AV Preeminent Judicial Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
2020 AV Preeminent Rating, Lawyers.com
2019
AV Preeminent Rating Judicial Edition, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2018
Highest Rating in Both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards, Lawyers.com AV Preeminent Attorney
2018
Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence, Martindale-Hubbell®
2017 - Present
Attorney, Esther Schwartz Zelmanovitz, PLLC
2018 - 2019
Counsel/Legislative Aide, Town of Hempstead
2015 - 2016
Attorney, Law Office of Ronald A. Spirn, P.C.
2004 - 2015
Attorney, Law Office of Esther Zelmanovitz, Esq.
2001 - 2004
Attorney, Law Offices of Alan B. Hertz. P.C.
2000 - 2000
Judicial Intern, Supreme Court Of The State Of New York, New York County
2000 - 2001
Adjunct Professor of Criminal Law, John Jay College Of Criminal Justice
2001
JD - Juris Doctor
2022
Special Needs Planning in Divorce
2022
Estate Planning 101 for People with Special Needs and their Families
2018
Estate Planning and Long term Care
2024
2017
English
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