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Inna Fershteyn
- Brooklyn, NY
- Licensed for 20 years
About Inna
The Law Office of Inna Fershteyn and Associates, P.C. is a leading Trust and Estate Planning law firm in the greater New York and New Jersey area. Over a period of 19 years in practice, we have established high legal standards which we work hard to maintain. Attorney Inna Fershteyn is the founder of the leading trust and estate planning firm. Her practice focuses on all aspects of estate planning and elder Law such as: asset protection, trust formation, medicaid planning, medicaid fraud, business continuation planning, probate and administration of estates, guardianship proceedings, and estate litigation. Our office brings competitive spirit and dedicated attention to each case and provides an individual approach to every client. We are licensed in New York and New Jersey.
For many clients, Ms. Fershteyn is nothing short of a hero. They consistently describe her as someone who will listen to their case in its entirety while strategizing the next optimal course of action to guide them through the legal process. Inna accommodates clients from all walks of life, serving the elderly or those who have little or no legal expertise and have never dealt with an attorney in the past.
Clients remember Ms. Fershteyn’s diligence and attention to details. Whether clients need to provide financial security for their loved ones or to take an employer to court for discrimination in the workplace, Ms. Fershteyn is there. Ms. Fershteyn and her staff eradicate civil disputes with a cool, underhanded approach that makes no enemies, yet takes no prisoners.
As one client attests:
“My mom can be quite demanding and overwhelming with her criticism. And yet, I've heard nothing but good things about how attentive and professional both Mrs. Fershteyn and her staff have been while working with my parents. Mrs. Fershteyn was in constant contact throughout the entire process, always addressing their concerns and questions with patience... If it were not for her and her staff patience and professionalism, I'm sure I would have been the one to be pestered the entire time. On behalf of my parents and my sanity, I cannot recommend Mrs. Fershteyn's office enough.”
Law Office of Inna Fershteyn and Associates, P.C.
1517 Voorhies Ave, 4 Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11235
tel. 718-333-2394
www.advanced-legal.com
www.BrooklynTrustandWill.com
Practice areas
- Estate planning: 40%
Estate planning, Asset protection, Medicaid Planning, Medicaid Fraud, Nursing Home Planning, Trust and Estate, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Home Care Aid, Administrative hearings.
21 years, 1,000 cases
- Elder law: 30%
Draft wills, nursing home planning, going to nursing home to meet with clients, answer tax questions, and plan strategies for obtaining disability, Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare payments. We do health and long-term care planning, as well as end-of-life planning decisions and instances of elder abuse. Top Elder law attorney in the field.
21 years, 1,000 cases
- Trusts: 10%
Estate Planning for complicated estates, drafting Wills, Living Wills, Irrevocable and Revocable Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, Trusts and Estate Planning, Asset protection, Trusts for people with disabilities, Representing clients in Estate contests and Probate proceedings, Article 81 Guardianship proceedings, business continuation planning. NY and NJ top Estate Planning Attorney.
21 years, 500 cases
- Insurance fraud: 10%
Medicaid Fraud investigations, Health care law, Medicaid Fraud, representing doctors in all areas of practice including Management agreements, Practice Management, insurance fraud, Medicaid and Medicare compliance. Top Medicaid Fraud attorney in NY
21 years, 20 cases
- Corporate and incorporation: 10%
Corporate governance, Shareholder, Buy-Sell, Cross-Puchase, LLC agreements, organizing and running Corporate practice including Corporate Estate Planning and day-to-day management issues, including Employment and Discrimination issues. Represent many Medical PC and help doctors run their practice.
21 years, 500 cases
Languages spoken
Russian, English
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Contact
Law Office Of Inna Fershteyn & Associates, PC, NY TOP ESTATE PLANNING LAWYER
1517 Voorhies Ave, 4 Fl
Brooklyn, NY, 11235
ELDER LAW ATTORNEY NY
636 First Avenue
Suite W 31 A
New York, NY, 10016
MEDICAID FRAUD ATTORNEY NY
1517 Voorhies Ave, 4th Floor
Brooklyn, NY, 11235
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY | Currently registered | 1999 | 07/11/2019 |
| NJ | Active | 1998 | 04/11/2019 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Best Trust Attorney NY | Avvo | 2016 |
| Family Advisory Board | NYU Langone Pediatric Family Advisory Board | 2016 |
| BEST ESTATE PLANNING LAWYER IN NY | Client's choice award on AVVO 2015 | 2015 |
| Clients' Choice | Avvo | 2014 |
| Top Contributor | Avvo | 2014 |
| Clients' Choice | Avvo | 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
| Eleanor Roosevelt Distinguished Service Award | United Progressive Democratic Club | 2010 |
| Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition | Congress | 2009 |
| Founder's Day Award | New York University | 1995 |
| Partner in Education | Board of Education of the City of New York | 1993 |
| Citation | Office of the President - Borough of Brooklyn City of New York | N/A |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SALA Institute Senior Family Advisor | NYU Langone Medical Center | 2014 - Present |
| Managing Attorney | Law Office of Inna Fershteyn and Associates, P.C. | 2002 - Present |
| Senior SALA Institute Advisor | NYU Langone Pediatrics | 2016 - 2016 |
| Attorney, Corporate Finance department | Heller Ehrman White and McAuliffe, LLP | 1999 - 2002 |
| Corporate Finance Attorney | Bryan Cave | 1998 - 2000 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Bar Association | Member | 1999 - Present |
| New Jersey Bar Association | Member | 1999 - Present |
| New York State Certified Mediator | N/A | N/A |
| NY Association of Russian-Speaking Women Attorneys | President | N/A |
| Brooklyn and Manhattan Mediation Centers | Member | N/A |
| American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
|---|
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Legal Help | Wills v Trust - Is it Better to have a Will or a TRUST? | 2017 |
| Advanced Legal Help NY | Elder Law: MEDICAID APPLICATION IS A TOUGH PROCESS | 2017 |
| Advanced Legal Help NY | What is a Living Trust and how can I benefit from it? | 2017 |
| Advanced Legal Help | MEDICAID PLANNING IN NY 2017 | 2017 |
| Brooklyn Trust and Will | Nursing Home How much does it cost? | 2017 |
| Brooklyn Trust and Will | MEDICAID FAIR HEARINGS | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Trust and Will | Wills v Trusts | 2017 |
| Brooklyn Trust and Will Blog | Even YOUR SPERM NEEDS A WILL | 2017 |
| Advanced Legal Journal | TOP 3 REASONS TO DO ESTATE PLANNING | 2017 |
| Brooklyn Trust and Will | 4 Reasons to Avoid PROBATE in the STATE OF NY | 2017 |
| Brooklyn Journal of Law and Policy | Rules about Switching Attorneys | 2017 |
| Legal Newspaper | 10 Reasons Why You Should Revise Your Estate Plan | 2016 |
| Medicaid Planning Blog | Why Am I Being Investigated for Medicaid Fraud? | 2016 |
| Russian Reklama Newspaper | Medicaid Fraud Investigation | 2014 |
| Estate Planning Blog | Medicaid Fraud Guidelines | 2013 |
| Russian NY | Avoiding Medicaid and Medicare Fraud and Abuse | 2012 |
| Russian NY | Attorney Inna Fershteyn: What is a TRUST? | 2011 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, Order of the Coif | 1998 |
| Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law | NY State Certified Mediator | 1998 |
| New York University | B.M., magna cum laude | 1995 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID PLANNING 2017 | How can I get Medicaid in the state of NY | 2017 |
| Elder Law Seminar | Elder Law Planning and Nursing Home Care | 2017 |
| Special Care for Special Needs Conference | Planning for Children with Disabilities | 2016 |
| Special Care for Special Needs | Planning for Children with disabilities | 2014 |
| Special Care for Special Needs | Planning Ahead for Special Needs | 2014 |
| Seminar | How to help children with disabilities. | 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care Compliance Association | Medicaid Medicare Compliance for Russian Doctors | 2010 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| ESTATE PLAN for $15,000,000 ESTATE | Revocable Living Trust, Business Continuation Planning Done |
| ESTATE LITIGATION and Corporate Derivative Action Law Suit | Received a $2,500,000 judgement for a client |
| ESTATE LITIGATION and Corporate Derivative Action Law Suit | Received a $2,500,000 judgement for a client |
| Medicaid Fraud Investigation | We WON the case: Fines were waved and case was settled without criminal charges filed against the client |
| Cases Handled Incorrectly by the HRA Investigators |
| OPMC Hearing on termination of MD license for psychiatrist | Won his license back, no penalty or suspension was imposed |
|---|---|
| Medicaid Fraud investigation |
Great lawyer
Posted by Julio B
Thu Oct 03 2019
Really good lawyer in NY
Posted by Marie-Elena
Thu Sep 26 2019
Attorney endorsements
(34)Laura Rosenberg, Car accident Attorney on Nov 21, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Inna is knowledgeable and personable.
Michael Palumbo, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Dec 7, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Inna is a tremendous attorney and totally skilled for all of the areas of law she practices. If you need the services of what she provides don't delay pick up the phone and give her a call. You'll be happy you did!
Elaine Fridlin, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Dec 17, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
This attorney has clients come in by the truck load for Medicaid Fraud Investigations. The absolute best in this field, knows all the investigators, and always helps her clients.
Nataliya Gavlin, Immigration Attorney on Nov 21, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Professional, dedicated and experienced attorney.
James Shields, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Nov 10, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Experience and credentials speak for themselves. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible.I endorse this lawyer.
Aryan Aliakbarzadeh, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 30, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Well respected member of the legal community.
Steven Zelinger, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 9, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Her answers on AVVO show a detailed understanding of the law and her answers are also practical.
Vance Davis, Elder law Attorney on Oct 9, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Fershteyn's contributions to the Avvo community reflect the fact that she is highly skilled and knowledgeable attorney. I would not hesitate to rely on her legal services.
William Housley, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 4, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Tough, talented and thorough litigator.
Gina Famularo, Child custody Attorney on Jul 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Benjamin Kuipers, Family Attorney on Nov 20, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have enjoyed reading Ms. Fershtyne's comments and legal observations for some time, I endorse this lawyer.
Chong Ye, Car accident Attorney on Aug 26, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Massimo Paternoster, Business Attorney on Apr 30, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Attorney Fershteyn. I have read several of her answers to the avvo users and found them very informative and to the point. I would not hesitate to recommend her legal service as Attorney Fershteyn is a resource for the legal community.
Alice Antonovsky, Immigration Attorney on Apr 17, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer! Ms. Fershteyn is a great trust and estate attorney, very knowledgeable in the field and it is my pleasure to endorse her.
Michael Doland, Business Attorney on Apr 17, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Although somewhat new to Avvo, Ms Fershteyn's answers demonstrate a great deal of experience. Her answes are accurate, analytic, and customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. These are exactly the qualities that every client looks for when hiring an attorney.
Irene Vaisman, Immigration Attorney on Apr 17, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Inna is experienced and highly knowledgeable professional. Years of experience and dedication to her practice make her an outstanding professional. Inna is very active in the Russian community and often speaks at forums and in the media on the practice of trusts and estates and elder law.
Mark Campanella, Real estate Attorney on Apr 17, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Ms. Fershteyn. I’ve had an opportunity to review her posts, and I always find her responses to be insightful with a clear understanding of the law. Any client would be well served by having Ms. Fershteyn as his/her attorney.
Gintare Grigaite, Immigration Attorney on Apr 17, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse attorney Fershteyn. Attorney Fershteyn is a professional, competent and compassionate lawyer, focusing her career on trust law, as well as various issues dealing with insurance law. She has frequently been featured on the Russian TV, offering her expertise relating to insurance liability cases. Attorney Fershteyn is well versed in the law, who understands complicated problems that may arise in the case, and is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients.
Maxwell Livingston, Employment and labor Attorney on Apr 17, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. She is well known for her positive impact through effectively assisting as counsel.
Julia Greenberg, Immigration Attorney on Apr 17, 2013
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
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