Brenda Marie Didonato

Brenda Marie Didonato

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 36 years

Elder law Lawyer at Woodbury, NY
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate

242 Crossways Park Dr W, Woodbury, NY

About Brenda

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Elder Law 60%

24 years

60%
Real Estate 10%

38 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 36 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1989

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 25 years

State: California

Acquired: 2000

Not Eligible to Practice Law (Not Entitled)

No misconduct found

Location

Brenda M. DiDonato, Esq., P.C.

242 Crossways Park Dr W, Woodbury, NY, 11797

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Brenda Marie Didonato's Reviews

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4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Patrick | September 4, 2012

Professional

Brenda Didonato represented me in real estate closing's , drafted my will and advance directives.I found her to be honest and reassuring.I would use her again for any real estate closings or any future changes to my will.Her fees were reasonable and she returns all calls.I would definitely recommend... her!

Posted by Lois | August 25, 2012

PROFESSIONAL AND GREAT ATTORNEY

Ms. DiDonato has been our family attorney for 24 years . She has handled real estate closings, wills and estate planning including power of attorney and health proxy. We have found Ms. DiDonato to handle our affairs in a prompt, professional and reliable manner. She handled difficult and confusing... legal issues with confidence and explained everything to our understanding. We have been pleased with the through and timely legal service provide to us. She is knowledgeable and has kept us informed of the ever changing elder care laws. We recommend Ms. DiDonato very highly.

Posted by Marilyn | August 23, 2012

Top Notch Attorney

I have worked with Ms. Didonato on matters as well as referred clients to her. She has handled complex estate matters on behalf of my clients as well as real estate and elder law. I highly recommend Brenda as a competent, trustworthy and responsive attorney.

Posted by Cindy | August 23, 2012

The Best Choice

Brenda was and still is instrumental in setting up, planning, and maintaining my husbands medicaid account, our wills, power of attorney, trusts, etc..... She is knowledgeable, available and always professional. She is easy to relate to - talks to you, not over you.

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Brenda Marie Didonato's Lawyer Endorsements

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Francine Love

Estate planning lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recommend Brenda very highly to any potential client. Brenda is a knowledgeable, thorough, dedicated and proven attorney in the fields of Estate Planning and Elder Law. In addition to her legal expertise, Brenda is a thoughtful and kind person who takes a genuine interest in the clients she serves. Anyone fortunate enough to engage her services will have the best legal representation available."

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Cheryl Fratello

Elder law lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Brenda as an attorney for over five years. Brenda truly is a rare find; she is an outstanding attorney and an asset to our legal community. I recommend and endorse Brenda with complete confidence and look forward to continuing our professional relationship."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Principal, Law Office of Brenda M. DiDonato, Esq., P.C.

2000 - 2002

Arbitrator, Ventura County Bar Association

1988 - 1990

Associate, Schiavetti, DeVito, Begos & Nicholson

1987 - 1988

Intern, Environmental Protection Agency

Associations

2012 - Present

Business Network International

2010 - Present

Gerontology Professionals of New York

2010 - Present

Suffolk County Bar Associaton

2007 - Present

Executive Women's Golf Association

Nassau County Bar Association

New York State Bar Association, Elder Law Section

2012 - 2013

Make a Wish, Suffolk County

Board of Directors

Education

1988

St John's University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2012

Estate Planning

Why You Need a Will and Advance Directives

Languages

English

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