Esther Schwartz Zelmanovitz

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Esther Schwartz Zelmanovitz

also known as Esther Zelmanovitz

5.0
32 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

Medicaid and medicare Lawyer at Great Neck, NY
Practice Areas: Medicaid & Medicare, Probate, Estate Planning ... +4 more

1010 Northern Boulevard, Suite 302, Great Neck, NY

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About Esther

Biography

Take the best possible care of yourself and loved ones. Insightful and experienced counsel.

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Elder Law 20%

24 years

20%
Estate Planning 20%

Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxies, Living Wills

24 years

20%
Medicaid and Medicare 20%

Medicaid planning and applications

24 years

20%
Probate 20%

Probate and Estate Administraton

24 years

20%
Trusts 12%

12%
Wills and Living Wills 5%

5%
Power of Attorney 3%

3%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2021 2018

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 23 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2002

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Esther Schwartz Zelmanovitz, PLLC

1010 Northern Boulevard, Suite 302, Great Neck, NY, 11021

nytrustlaw.com

Online Presence

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Esther Schwartz Zelmanovitz's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Makes the complexities understandable

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...ties to make them understandable. They did not have as extensive hands-on experience to inform me what happens in reality as opposed to the letter of the law. Finally, they did not take the time to tailor recommendations to my situation. I have finally found in Esther someone I can fully rely on and get some peace of mind!

Posted by Carol | April 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

FIVE STARS ALL THE WAY

Esther is brilliant, outstanding, personable, very generous with information and a pleasure to work with.

Posted by YL | September 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Deeply knowledgeable and compassionate

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...as easy for my family to understand. She was always available to answer our many questions, never making us feel rushed or like a burden. Her deep understanding of the legal and bureaucratic hurdles gave us a sense of confidence during a very stressful time. What truly stood out was Esty’s compassion and dedication. She showed genuine care and concern for my dad’s well-being, going above and beyond to ensure we received the support we needed. She worked tirelessly to navigate the application process, always keeping us informed and fighting for the best possible outcome. I cannot recommend Esty and the office enough!

Posted by Liz | September 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Five stars plus for my attorney, Esti Levinson

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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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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®

Work Experience

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

Associations

American Bar Association

New York State Bar Association

Nassau County Bar Association

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Education

2001

Fordham University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2022

FPA Symposium and Trade Show

Special Needs Planning in Divorce

2022

ACA/NY Member and Family Forum

Estate Planning 101 for People with Special Needs and their Families

2018

Hempstead Republican Club Meeting

Estate Planning and Long term Care

Publications

2017

AHA Association On The Spectrum Don't Underestimate The Just In Case

Languages

English

Activity

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