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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.

Practice areas

LitigationReal estateProbateEstate planning
  1. Estate planning: 45%

  2. Probate: 30%

  3. Real estate: 15%

  4. Litigation: 10%

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

2893 Long Beach Road
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Christina M. Panzarella, P.C.

2893 Long Beach Road
Oceanside, NY, 11572

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Christina M Panzarella, P.C.

2893 Long Beach Rd
Oceanside, NY, 11572-3113

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
NYCurrently registered 200010/30/2020
DCInactive 199910/14/2017
LAInactive199310/27/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers98
Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Award of AppreciationLawrence-Cedarhurst American Legion Post 3392014
Award of AppreciationLawrence-Cedarhurst American Legion Post 3392013
Life MemberNational Registry of Who's Who2000
American Jurisprudence Award - ContractsLoyola School of Law1991
American Jurisprudence Award - Constitutional LawLoyola School of Law1991
American Jurisprudence Award - Common Law PropertyLoyola School of Law1990
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Managing AttorneyChristina M. Panzarella, P.C.2011 - Present
Partner/ General PractitionerChristina Panzarella, Esq. (Partner in firm in Long Beach)2004 - 2011
Trial AttorneyRichard T. Lau & Associates2000 - 2004
Trial AttorneyFrederick Miller & Associates1993 - 2000
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Nassau County Bar AssociationMember2001 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember2000 - Present
Louisiana State Bar AssociationMember1993 - 2000
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Law Review JournalLoyola Law School1993
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount UniversityJD - Juris Doctor1993
St John's UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1989
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Kavzanjian v. City of Long BeachPetitioner was awarded a judgment in the amount of $390,494.43
Eidt v. The City of Long BeachWon the appeal and then the trial

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Review Christina Panzarella

Great Estate and Animal Trust attorney.

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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 with Animal Trust, Power of Attorney and Healthcare proxy for my fairly complex estate ready for execution for less cost than the other attorney charged for doing nothing. During the many drafts and fine tuning of the estate documents they gave great advice with keen insight. ( The only paper I saw from other attorney was a Bill. )As an attorney myself, they have restored my trust in the legal profession with their excellent service, highest level of professionalism, easy accessibility and impeccable ethics. They are two true gems of the legal profession.
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Very Knowledgeable Attorney

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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.
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Very satisfied client

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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 her office and services.
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My new business

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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!!!
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Professional,Curtious and Most Helpful Lawyer

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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 letters which were so powerful and detailed and were quickly sent to my formidable adversary. Upon receiveing the letters he changed his mind and hand delivered the amount owed to me. I was successful because of Christina Panzarella and would use her again for all and any of my legal matters.
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Tenant & landlord case

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Dear Ms Panzarella: As you know english is not my language please be advised that we are very happy with our Landlord & tenants eviction case. You were very successful and was able to resolve our problem, we are very grateful for.Thank you for being in time in all our court dates and paper work in this case my wife and me definitive recommend you for your kindness and professional advise
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Lee Thompson, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 20, 2019
Relationship: Other

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.

Philip Rizzuto, Estate planning Attorney on May 30, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter

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.

Michael Haber, Probate Attorney on Feb 10, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

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.

Jennifer Milone, Real estate Attorney on May 4, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter

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.

Barrie Bazarsky, Probate Attorney on Apr 22, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Christina is knowledgeable, professional and compassionate. I refer her readily to both friends and clients.

Thomas Quinn, Litigation Attorney on Apr 21, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

Mitchell Feder, Real estate Attorney on Apr 18, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Christina is personable and knowledgeable. She works hard for her clients interests.

Christina Sammartino, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 28, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker

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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