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also known as Anthony V. Falcone, Anthony Falcone
Anthony V. Falcone, Esq. is the founder of the Falcone Law Firm, PLLC
Mr. Falcone concentrates his practice in estate planning, elder law, Probate, Medicaid asset protection planning, special needs planning, and guardianships.
Mr. Falcone has extensive knowledge in estate planning for families of all ages and all income levels. He counsels his clients on Medicaid Asset Protection for seniors, Special Needs plans for disabled individuals, and Guardianships for incapacitated people. He is well-versed in the preparation and submission of Medicaid applications for both nursing home care and community-based home care all over New York State. He also prepares and executes simple and complex wills and trusts for his clients. Mr. Falcone is a New York State Certified Guardian, Court Evaluator and Attorney for a Guardian.
Mr. Falcone is on the Board of Directors for the Suffolk County Estate Planning Council; he is a member of the New York State Bar Association’s-- Committee on Veterans; Tax Committee; Elder Law and Trusts & Estates. Additionally he is a member of the Suffolk County Bar Association’s Elder Law and Trusts and Estates Committees as well as the National and New York State Care Planning Councils.
Mr. Falcone graduated from Iona College with Distinction with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and received his Juris Doctor from the City University of New York School of Law. While in law school he was a legal intern of the coveted Main Street Legal Services Elder Law Clinic, at CUNY Law School which consistently ranks in the top four of all law school elder law clinics nation-wide.
Mr. Falcone was named “One To Watch” by Long Island Business News, 2011 and he was named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers. He was named as “10 Best Attorneys in New York” by the American institute of Legal Counsel. He was named in "Lawyers of Distinction as the Top 10 Percent Estate Planning Attorney in the United States. He is Peer Rated in Martindale Hubbell and he has also appeared as a guest on LI News Radio as an expert to discuss elder law issues. He has conducted a number of lectures on Medicaid Law for the Elder Law Clinic students of the City University of New York School of Law. He has been featured in Fox, ABC, NBC and CBS.
Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Falcone served in the United States Navy for 13 years where he was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal and Combat Action Ribbon while serving in Operation Desert Storm on the Battleship, USS Missouri (BB-63).
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Posted by Robert D. | June 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Working with you and Lisa was far more than just a positive experience - it was an absolute lifesaver for our family. Rick and I truly couldn't have found a better law firm to guide us through such a complex and challenging Medicaid process. We are incredibly grateful for your expertise, compassion, ...
Posted by Ginger | February 2, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Anthony Falcone was referred to me by an attorney I know very well . We needed an Attorney that would be able to get Medicaid approved for our mom who was battling dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Upon my first meeting with Anthony , he explained everything to us in detail and assured me, this would...
Posted by Sean | September 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney
We retained Anthony to help us expand the powers of an existing Guardianship we have for our elderly mother who suffers from advanced Alheimer's. Anthony quickly filed all the necessary papers with the Court and attended all scheduled hearings on our behalf. Although the Court was initially sceptica...
Posted by Denise | September 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I want to congratulate you. When I spoke with you I knew you was the one to get my mother out of danger and to ease my mind I was never scared because your strength and knowledge on this entire case. Help to relive me. You're a BOSS. AND YOU DESERVE EVERY DIME YOU MAKE YOU DEFINITELY ROCK. AND I WAN...
Posted by Rosanna | July 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Just the thought of having to speak to a lawyer would give me anxiety. I dreaded the process of Estate Planning and trusts and therefore, I procrastinated. But Anthony changed all of that. Not only was he very knowledgeable in this area, but he was very friendly and patient. He took the time to e...
"I endorse this lawyer. Tony works hard for his clients and has a deep understanding of his practice areas."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Anthony in a professional capacity for many years. He is extremely knowledgeable about his subject matter and is a man of integrity. I have referred many clients to him and have personally sought advice from him as well."
"I endorse this lawyer. Anthony and I have both been adversaries and worked together on a number of cases over the years. He is very knowledgeable and a zealous advocate for his clients, and I have seen him help his clients navigate difficult situations successfully."
"I highly endorse Anthony with respect to any Elder Law, Guardianship or Estate Planning matter. He is extremely knowledgeable in the field and has handled many cases for our firm. He always provides a quality work product."
"Anthony is a knowledgeable attorney that always puts the best interest of his client first. I highly recommend him."
"Anthony is exactly the right attorney to have in any Elder Law, Guardianship or Estate Planning matter. Anthony is an extremely knowledgeable attorney, he is also very caring and thorough. In addition to that, if your matter becomes contentious for any reason Anthony is also a fighter and he will make sure your rights and your estate are fully protected. I highly recommend Anthony."
"I first worked with Anthony in 2011 on a guardianship matter in which he represented the Petitioner. Anthony was kind and compassionate to his clients and was a zealous advocate in dealing with his adversary. In 2013, Anthony joined our law firm as an associate, and has continued to be kind, and compassionate when dealing with his clients, while zealously advocating for them."
"I work in the same office with Anthony, and he is an outstanding attorney and advocate for his clients. He pays close attention to details, has very effective drafting skills, and is quite comfortable in court dealing with guardianship hearings and other court proceedings, and most importantly, handholding the families involved in the matter."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. I've known Anthony for over a decade and have nothing but great things to say about him and his ability as an attorney. Anthony has always made time to discuss Medicaid planning techniques and strategies with me. He has a great heart, wants to help everyone he comes in contact with, and is very knowledgeable in the area of elder law, estate planning and guardianships."
"I have known and worked with Anthony for many years. He is extremely knowledgable in his field, diligent and compassionate. trust him so much with any matter I have even had my mother recently meet with him to review her estate planning needs when my father was sick."
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Metro New York Nominated, SuperLawyers
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Peer Reviewed, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Superb Rating, Avvo
2017
Top 10 Best Lawyers, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2017
Top 10 Percent of Attorneys in the United States, Lawyers of Distinction
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Peer Rated "Excellent", Avvo
2011
Named "One to Watch", Long Island Business News
2007
Qualified To Practice Before the VA, New York State Department of Veterans Affairs
2005
Attorney for the Guardian, New York State Bar Association
2005
Court Evaluator, New York State Bar Association
2018 - Present
Owner, Falcone Law Firm
2013 - 2018
Associate Attorney, Davidow, Davidow, Siegel & Stern
2007 - 2013
Associate Attorney, Law Office of Howard Atlas, PC
2006 - 2017
Principal Partner, Falcone Musmacher
2004 - 2006
Associate, Genser, Dubow, Genser & Cona, LLP
2019 - Present
New York State Bar Association Veterans CommitteeSecretary
2018 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationCommittee Member, Committee on Veterans
2017 - Present
International Business Associationmember
2017 - Present
Suffolk County Bar AssociationTax Committe Member
2017 - Present
Six Flags EntertainmentAdvisory Board member
2016 - Present
Suffolk County Estate Planning CouncilEducation Committee Member
2007 - Present
Suffolk County Bar AssociationTrusts and Estates Committee
2006 - Present
Suffolk County Bar Association, Elder Law CommitteeMember
2006 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Elder Law SectionMember
2004 - 2007
Genser Dubow Genser & ConaLaw Clerk/Associate
Won--case dismissed
Trustee and POA were replaced, nursing home was paid and client is moving back into the community with Medicaid.
Preserved $100,000 and client recieved Nursing Home benefits
Guardian appointed
Successful
My client won the case, nephew not appointed. Ultimately we had guardianship revoked, he has full time live in care 24 hours a day and he is living near the ocean and very happy almost three years later!
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
2016
Estate planning
2014
Medicaid Lecture
2013
Medicaid Lecture
2012
Medicaid and Community Medicaid for Early Alzheimer's patients
2007
Estate Planning
2017
2017
2016
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