CHRISTINA PANZARELLA obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from St. John's University in 1989, with cum laude honors. She then obtained her Juris Doctor fromLoyola University School of Law in 1990, Law Review and Law Review Editor. She has over 22 years of legal experience. She has been admitted to practice law inNew York, Washington D.C. and Louisiana.
She began her legal career in 1993 as a trial lawyer for State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company during which time she defended over 1,000 personal injury lawsuits. In 2004 she began her private practice. Since 2004 she has successfully handled hundreds of legal matters in the areas of Probate & Administration of Estates, Estate Planning, Trust Law, Real Estate, Personal Injury, Commercial Litigation, Business Formation and Dissolution, Landlord/Tenant, Corporate Law, Contract Law and Legal Name Changes. She has represented clients in the Civil, Supreme and Surrogates Courts of Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Kings, Manhattan and Staten Island.
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2893 Long Beach Road, Oceanside, NY, 11572
2893 Long Beach Rd, Oceanside, NY, 11572-3113
6 Client Reviews
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Posted by Christine F | September 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Great Estate and Animal Trust attorney.
I cannot recommend more highly Christina Panzarella and her colleague Christine Sammartino. Last year after dealing with another well advertised estate and animal trust attorney at great expense and to no avail, I was rescued by the two Christines. Within a WEEK they had the Last Will and Testament w...
Posted by anonymous | June 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Very Knowledgeable Attorney
Christina Panzarella has helped me with several Real Estate transactions. Her knowledge is extensive in the Real Estate field. Christina is a trustworthy attorney who always keeps her clients best interest at heart.
Posted by Tracey | April 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney
My new business
Christina's service is amazing!!! No detail is too small for her. She helped me with anything I needed in quick minute. The best is she made me feel like family!!! I completely love her- she is perfect!!!
Posted by Dayna | April 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Very satisfied client
Christina took care of my will, health care proxy, power of attorney, and living will. She took time to review all my concerns and answered all my questions. I also had a situation that needed immediate attention and she was right on it and re-assured me all would be ok. I was very pleased with h...
Posted by John Adams | January 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Professional,Curtious and Most Helpful Lawyer
I was in a situation that I was owed money and the lender wasn't willing to pay me back . My options were quickly given to me and I felt so confident that she would do her best to help me. I was relieved of the gloom of feeling helpless by her knowlege and professionalism . Christina wrote two letter...
"I have to give Christina a big thumbs up. I was just researching a legal issue online and came across her very thoughtful answer on Avvo, which gave me my answer. Before, I was getting so much conflicting info, most making no sense, I'd suggest going to her to review estate planning."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Ms. Panzarella on several matters through out the years. She is extremely knowledgeable, well prepared and organized. She is a zealous advocate on behalf of her clients on every matter she handles. More importantly, she cares about her clients and goes above and beyond what most attorneys do. I have also referred many matters to Ms. Panzarella throughout the years. She has represented my clients diligently and expeditiously every time. She is dedicated to her clients and works extremely hard to do the best for she can which always yields outstanding results. Not only is she a terrific attorney,, she is personable and a pleasure to deal with."
"I endorse this lawyer. Christina is a smart, affable, talented, honest, and experienced lawyer who (perhaps unfortunately) is a tough negotiator. I say "unfortunately" because I am currently negotiating against her. Regardless of the way the matter works out, I have respect for her and for the way in which she approaches legal matters. She clearly is a zealous advocate for her clients, and is tireless in pursuing her client's interests."
"I have had the opportunity to work with Ms. Panzarella on numerous transactions and every time, the process went smoothly, which I attribute to Ms. Panzarella's attention to detail and excellent client care.I would highly recommend Ms. Panzarella for any of your legal needs. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Christina is knowledgeable, professional and compassionate. I refer her readily to both friends and clients."
"Christina is a very intelligent and caring attorney who is able to quickly analyze issues and arrive at the correct way to proceed. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and has a broad and deep understanding of numerous areas of the law. She is very adept at empathizing with her clients, putting them at ease and making them confident that their issue is in very capable hands. Whenever I run into a legal issue and need the advice of another attorney, Christina is usually the first person I contact and I would, and have referred friends and family to her. They always tell me how patient, caring, and helpful she was."
"I endorse this lawyer. Christina is personable and knowledgeable. She works hard for her clients interests."
"I endorse this lawyer. Christina takes her time with each client so that she can prepare an estate plan tailored to the client's goals. She is a great person to work with."
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2014
Award of Appreciation, Lawrence-Cedarhurst American Legion Post 339
2013
Award of Appreciation, Lawrence-Cedarhurst American Legion Post 339
2000
Life Member, National Registry of Who's Who
1991
American Jurisprudence Award - Contracts, Loyola School of Law
1991
American Jurisprudence Award - Constitutional Law, Loyola School of Law
1990
American Jurisprudence Award - Common Law Property, Loyola School of Law
2011 - Present
Managing Attorney, Christina M. Panzarella, P.C.
2004 - 2011
Partner/ General Practitioner, Christina Panzarella, Esq. (Partner in firm in Long Beach)
2000 - 2004
Trial Attorney, Richard T. Lau & Associates
1993 - 2000
Trial Attorney, Frederick Miller & Associates
2001 - Present
Nassau County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
1993 - 2000
Louisiana State Bar AssociationMember
Petitioner was awarded a judgment in the amount of $390,494.43
Won the appeal and then the trial
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1993
English
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Will and estate probate in the state of NY
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