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

Practice Areas

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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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Probate

Posted by Marcia | April 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Probate

The Only Law Firm You Need

Melamed Law Firm LLC is the best place to go when legal services are needed. Gary Melamed is not only professional and knowledgeable, but he also deeply cares about his clients. Our family had a difficult and seemingly unresolvable estate situation, but with Gary’s patience and continued help we were... finally able to reach the goal of settling the estate. Melamed Law Firm LLC will do the same for you; no matter how simple or complex your legal needs this is the only law firm you need!

Posted by ELLIOT | January 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Gary Melamed Law Firm

I hired the Gary Melamed Law Firm to sell my mother's apartment in Brooklyn, New York. Initially, when I met Gary, I wasn't even considering listing the apartment for sale. However, after sitting down with him and listening to his insights, my wife and I were so impressed that I signed the contract w...ith him that very I also engaged Gary to secure Letters of Administration for my mother's estate. This was a significant advantage as it meant I did not have to hire two separate lawyers. Gary is highly knowledgeable and very easy to work with. I highly recommend him. Elliot

Posted by Henry | June 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Probate

My parents Estate

If you ever need a lawyer to help settle your estate then this is the man for you! Gary was professional, knowledgeable, understanding and efficient. He has an incredible understanding of the law and a great respectful way of explaining the issues and resolutions. I highly recommend Gary Melamed, Esq... for all of your legal needs.

Posted by Amy | October 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate

He is amazing!

I needed an attorney to handle an estate that was difficult. Gary was so patient, knowledgeable, kind and went above and beyond every step of the way. He made a very difficult situation, manageable. He took care of everything professionally and meticulously. I do not live in Brooklyn so our communi...cations were via phone and email. He quickly responded to any questions I had, he really was just a phone call away. I highly recommend Gary, you will be thrilled you hired him.

Posted by Gail | June 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Knowledgeable, Responsive, Compassionate Attorney

Gary represented my father's estate. He always treated us with compassion and was extremely skilled as our representative on multiple levels. I found him to be honest and fair, as well as responsive to my families needs. I recommend Gary without hesitation.

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Gary Melamed's Lawyer Endorsements

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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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