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Gary Melamed
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Melamed Law Firm exclusively practices in the areas of Wills, Trusts and Estates, Estate Planning, Estate Probate and Administration, Asset Protection, Elder Law, Tax Law, Succession Planning, Special Needs Planning, Medicaid Planning and Estate and Trust Litigation.
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Licensed in New York for 20 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2006
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Melamed Law Firm LLC
2753 Coney Island Avenue, Suite 208, Brooklyn, NY, 11235
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Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Trusts
Posted by Dennis | July 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Excellent lawyer
Very knowledgeable. Always responsive, and responds fast to any questions or concerns. He helped me with a trust transfer to buy an apartment and the entire process was seamless. Will hope to hire him for future services if needed. buy an apartment and the entire process was seamless. Will hope to h...
Posted by Alex Mulerman | February 01, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Excellent Attorney
Gary helped to setup our Family Trust. He always find a time to respond to all of our endless questions in a timely manner. We would highly recommend this attorney.
Posted by Mike M. | July 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Thank you for a good job.
Very good attorney. Did a great job by creating the Trust for my coop. Payed attention to the details.
Posted by Alan Sapoznik | February 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
A True professional.
Gary Melamed is a true professional. He went far and beyond to make sure that the Trust as well as the closing with the Trump Village COOP will be done in the timeframe that he stated to us. He made numerous trips to my parents to make sure that they understand every step of the process. This was my ...
Posted by anonymous | November 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Great trust attorney!
Gary created a trust for us very promptly, was very responsive in communicating with us and completed everything in a timely manner. He very clearly explained our options and trust law pertinent to our situations and was extremely professional at all times.
Gary Melamed's Lawyer Endorsements
"Gary is levelheaded and knowledgeable. He is resourceful and and realistic about outcomes which makes his clients comfortable."
"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."
"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
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 InstituteMember
2005 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember of Elder Law Section
2005 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember of Trusts and Estates Section
Sample of Legal Cases
Various Contested Will Probates
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