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Mr. Bollhofer is president of the law office of Joseph A. Bollhofer, P.C. in St. James, New York. He received his undergraduate degree from Stony Brook University and his law degree from Fordham University School of Law.
Elder Law and Estate and Business Planning, including Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxies, Living Wills, asset transfers and Medicaid applications, have been primary areas of Mr. Bollhofer's law practice since 1985. He periodically gives lectures in these areas of law to community, professional and continuing education groups. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and of the Elder Law, Estates and Trusts and Real Property Sections of the New York State Bar Association and the Elder Law, Surrogate’s Court and Real Estate Committees of the Suffolk County Bar Association.
Mr. Bollhofer also maintains an active real estate practice, representing purchasers, sellers and lenders, and is the owner of Downstate Title Agency, Inc. He has been serving area residents and businesses since 1985. His legal advice regarding estate and medicaid planning, elder law and real estate matters has appeared many times in Newsday and other area publications and legal periodicals.
An active participant in community affairs, Mr. Bollhofer is past president of the Smithtown Alumni Association, the Smithtown Rotary Club, the Smithtown Township Arts Council and the St. James Chamber of Commerce. He has been a resident of Smithtown, St. James and Head of the Harbor for almost all of his life.
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Acquired: 1985
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1984
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291 Lake Ave, Saint James, NY, 11780-2221
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Posted by Joan | December 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney
When we think of one word to describe Joe Bollhofer and his firm, it is “trustworthy”. From our first encounter in 2017 when we researched an elder care attorney to help my brother, who was very sick and had NO WILL, we contacted Joe. He quickly put all the documents together so we could be the spe...
Posted by Maureen Sandford | March 4, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Bollhofer prepared Estate Planning and Powers of Attorney for us and we are very pleased with his experience and knowledge. He was extremely thorough and answered any and all questions we had.
Posted by Marie | November 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney
We used Joseph Bollhofer for my mother's Estate Planning. He was a pleasure to deal with, patient and comprehensive, with the experience and foresight to include aspects of the documents that we had not even considered. Having everything in place before we need it has been a relief and it was a far m...
Posted by Edward Dobres | December 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney
My wife and I hired Mr. Bollhofer to set up an irrevocable trust and we are glad that we did because everything went very smoothly and efficiently. Mr. Bollhofer explained everything to our satisfaction and we concluded the work knowing that everything was in order. We would recommend Mr. Bollhofer...
Posted by Anne | December 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I used Joe for several real estate transactions. He is thorough and has been a great advisor. I highly recommend him.
"I've read a number of Mr. Bollhofer's answers on Avvo.com and found him to be practical, professional and thoughtful in his answers. He is a credit to the legal profession and I'm proud to give him my peer endorsement."
Estate planning lawyer
1984
Inclusion in Publication, Who's Who Among American Law School Students
1983
Full Academic Scholarship, Senior Year, Fordham University School of Law
1977
Inclusion in Publication, Who's Who Among American High School Students
1997 - Present
President, Downstate Title Agency, Inc.
1989 - Present
PRESIDENT, JOSEPH A. BOLLHOFER, P.C.
2011 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2003 - Present
Smithtown Alumni Association, Inc.President
1998 - Present
Suffolk County Bar Association, Elder Law CommitteeMember
1998 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Elder Law SectionMember
1994 - Present
Rotary Club of SmithtownPast President
1989 - Present
St. James Chamber of CommercePast President
1985 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
1985 - Present
Suffolk County Bar AssociationMember
1985 - Present
Suffolk County Bar Association, Real Property CommitteeMember
1985 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Estate and Trust Administration CommitteeMember
1995 - 2000
Smithtown Township Arts CouncilPast President
1984
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
2008
English
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