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VALERIE A. SHIVERS has concentrated her practice in the areas of estate planning and administration, elder law planning, special needs planning and residential and commercial real estate. She is dedicated to providing creative solutions to the long term legal, financial, and medical care planning needs of senior citizens and their families.
Ms. Shivers is also involved in many professional and social service organizations. She is a member of the Alzheimer’s Association and is an accredited Veterans Affairs Attorney. She is a member of elder section of the New York State Bar Association, and a member of the Nassau County and Suffolk County Bar Associations. Additionally Ms. Shivers serves as a Committee Chair Member for the Nassau County Bar Association Wellness Committee and is on the Board of Directors for the Greater Sayville Chamber of Commerce. She frequently shares her knowledge with community groups and professional organizations.
Ms. Shivers is the host of the radio show “Will You Trust Me” airing every Saturday morning at 11:30am on LI News Radio where she discusses the importance of estate planning and asset protection. Ms. Shivers lives in Sayville with her husband and three little boys. She enjoys boating, cooking and all things Disney.
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State: New York
Acquired: 2007
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Posted by Lauren | April 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Professional and Compassionate
I can't thank Valerie enough for guiding me and my family through very important and sometimes difficult times. She helped us navigate through the process of getting my grandmother the best care when she became ill, and protecting her property and assets. She's also helped us prepare our own will a...
Posted by Leslie Jantz | March 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Best Attorney, Best Service, Best Advice
We used Valerie Shivers to help us with our trust, and also a very complicated real estate transaction. I know without a doubt this deal wouldn't have happened if she were not involved. She went way above and beyond what she was retained to do, in order to help us close on our new home. I will nev...
Leslie Thank you so much for your kind words. It is a pleasure to work with your family and we look forward to representing you in the future. Best of luck in your beautiful new home!
Posted by Natalie | May 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Awesome knowledgeable attorney!
I highly recommend Valerie Shivers for both estate planning as well as real estate transactions. She is not only knowledgeable and highly responsive but also very personable and easy to speak with. She handled both the sale of my old home and purchase of my new home, with ease. When it was time to ...
Posted by Esther | May 14, 2013 | Elder Law
Trusted Attorney
My parents are both at the point in their lives where they need help with their financial issues as well as some health issues. I found Valerie at a point in my life when it was all becoming too overwhelming for me. Both my mother and father are suffering from illnesses that are forcing life changes...
"I can't recommend Valerie Shivers strongly enough. I recently referred Ms. Shivers a client in need of guardianship work and she has been knowledgeable, diligent, and has gone above and beyond the call of duty to take care of the clients needs."
"Valerie is an extremely gifted and talented attorney who is truly passionate about protecting her clients' interests. I wholeheartedly endorse and recommend her legal services."
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America's Most Honored Lawyer, American Registry
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2020
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2019
America's Most Honored Lawyer, American Registry
2018
America's Most Honored Lawyer, American Registry
2008
Certified Veterans Affairs Attorney, Veterans Affairs
2009 - Present
Owner, Shivers Law Group
2007 - 2009
Associate, Brosnan & Hegler, LLP
2006 - 2007
Associate, Davidow, Davidow, Siegel & Stern
2005 - 2006
Clerk, Grabie & Grabie, LLP
2000 - 2006
Clerk, Law Office of William T. LaVelle
2007 - Present
Nassau County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Suffolk County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2011
Nassau County Bar AssociationChair
2009 - 2010
Nassau County Bar AssociationChair
2008 - 2009
Nassau County Bar AssociationChair
2007 - 2008
Nassau County Bar AssociationChair
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
Estate Planning and Asset Protection
2013
2013
Estate Planning
English
Legal Answers
Does a mutual fund beneficiary supersede a will?
26 Jun 2013
Should I hire a lawyer? Adult protective services came to our home today to ask my 78 year old grandmother some "questions."
31 May 2013