Gary Melamed

Gary Melamed

5.0
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 20 years

Wills and living wills Lawyer at Brooklyn, NY
Practice Areas: Wills & Living Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning ... +2 more

2753 Coney Island Avenue, Suite 208, Brooklyn, NY

About Gary

Biography

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 20 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2006

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Melamed Law Firm LLC

2753 Coney Island Avenue, Suite 208, Brooklyn, NY, 11235

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Gary Melamed's Reviews

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51 Client Reviews

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Posted by Marina | April 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Wonderful Service

I came to Gary to set up Will. He was very helpful and informative. He made himself available every time I had a question and was very helpful during the entire process. Gary came to my place of employment to deliver the papers and waited until I was able to see him. He is very knowledgeable and cur...ious. My family and I will defiantly be using his services in the future.

Posted by Ray | July 28, 2015 | Estate Planning

Top Estates lawyer

Gary has handled both my personal and in-laws estates, wills, power of attorneys for 3 years. He gets the courts' paperwork done in a fastidious manner and always is in communication with me as to what is needed and what is happening with each and every document. I would highly recommend him for anyo...ne needing wills, estate planning, etc.

Posted by Keyserman family | October 10, 2014 | Trusts

Great lawyer

My family and I were extremely satisfied with Gary Melamed. He helped us set up a trust fund a couple month back. He is extremely intelligent and easy to talk to. He explained everything very well and was able to get things done on time and in a professional yet friendly manner.

Posted by VIncent. | September 24, 2014 | Contracts & Agreements

We all need lawyers that lead with purpose and passion. Consideration for the client over the cost and consequence

Working in a PR agency, I am a believer in the consumer wanting content related reviews over ads and tag lines for greater decision making. With this, sifting through content in the legal arena, whether a contract, legal document, clause or certification can be a daunting challenge. Having Gary Mela...med as my council was amazing. Gary knows the legal system. Gary can take jargon and make it clear. Gary advised on a better course of action and although not my own, backed this course with factual information that would be a greater benefit for me and my family. Gary took calls in his car, with his family present and long after the work was done, the check for services rendered, the contract turned in signed, Gary still offered a moment for a question. Gary Melamed is more than a lawyer. A humanitarian and a key player in your network, Gary is patient, pragmatic, prepared and a professional. I will continue to pursue for support with legal issues.

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Yana Feldman

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gary is levelheaded and knowledgeable. He is resourceful and and realistic about outcomes which makes his clients comfortable."

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Thomas Lipovetsky

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Gary Melamed for over 10 years, having first met him in law school. During that time, I can attest that he is an utmost professional, has high ethical standards, is very knowledgeable in his practice area of estate planning and elder law, and is very esteemed in the community for the services he provides. I have recommended Gary to numerous individuals needing legal advice and he has always helped solve their matters."

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Peter Goldfinger

Real estate lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I proudly endorse Mr. Melamed. I have known him for more than 10 years. He is a competent, conscientious, trustworthy and dependable attorney who aggressively represents his clients whether it be Real Estate, Probate, Trusts and Elder Law matters."

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Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Honors

2005

Certificate of Achievement as a Taxpayer's Legal Representative, Albany Law School

2005

Recipient of Estate Planning Concentration with Honors Award, Albany Law School

2005

Recipient of Tax Concentration with Honors Award, Albany Law School

2005

Recipient of Business Law Concentration Award, Albany Law School

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Managing Attorney, Melamed Law Firm LLC

2010 - 2012

Senior Associate Attorney, Grimaldi & Yeung, LLP

Associations

2014 - Present

NY Metropolitan Elder Law Institute

Member

2005 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member of Elder Law Section

2005 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member of Trusts and Estates Section

Sample of Legal Cases

Various Contested Will Probates

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Education

2005

Albany Law School

JD - Juris Doctor, with Honors

Speaking Engagements

2015

NYS Bar Association Mitchell Rabbino National Healthcare Decisions Day

Seminar on Wills, Trusts, Estates, Advanced Directives and Probate

2014

NYS Bar Association Mitchell Rabbino National Healthcare Decisions Day

Seminar on Wills, Trusts, Estates and Advanced Directives

2013

Q and A with Elder Law Attorney

Wills, Trusts & Estates

2012

Q and A with Elder Law Attorney

Elder Law and Estate Planning for Seniors

Publications

2014

New Changes to the New York State Estate Taxation New Changes to the New York State Estate Taxation

Languages

Russian

English

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