$ 325-325 per hour
JulieAnn Calareso
also known as Julie
About JulieAnn
Biography
JulieAnn joined Gleason, Dunn, Walsh & O'Shea in 2022, bringing her practice in the areas of elder law, guardianships, trusts and estates planning and administration, and special needs planning to the firm. Since graduating from Albany Law School in 2003, Julie has devoted her legal profession to these areas of law and is pleased to have joined a firm with various complimentary practice groups to enable her to more fully serve her clients. Julie came to law as her second career. After years in television and movie production, she moved onto a field where she could make an impact on individuals’ and family’s lives on a daily basis.
She is active in her community, serving on numerous Boards of charitable organizations, and is past Chair of the Elder Law & Special Needs Section of the New York State Bar Association. Julie lives in update New York with her husband, Jack, a fellow lawyer, and their two children. She is a ferocious hockey mom, and has surprised herself by becoming a horse-loving barn mother. She is eternally grateful to Jack for making her a part of Redsox Nation, and looks forward to the personal adventures that lie ahead for her and her family.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 22 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2004
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Location
Gleason, Dunn, Walsh & O'Shea
300 Great Oaks Blvd. Suite 321, Albany, NY, 12203
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JulieAnn Calareso's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney
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Her Insights will Enable You To Make Difficult Decisions
Very pleased with what we accomplished. I found Julie Ann Calareso to be super knowledgeable, but never intimidating. Her pearls of wisdom regarding family matters enabled me to make difficult decisions.
Posted by Jim | March 2, 2026 | Hired Attorney
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Knowledgeable and friendly.
JulieAnn was extremely friendly and always welcoming of my questions. She provided advice and explanations in person, and followed up with the same in writing. The engagement involved wills, living wills, power of attorney, and health care proxies.
Posted by anonymous | January 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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What a relief to finally have my will completed!
I was recommended to JulieAnn by my sister and my mother who raved about their experience with JulieAnn and I concur. Although I was dreading the experience of creating my Will, JulieAnn went straight to business and kept the process moving along while giving me helpful guidance on questions I ha...
Posted by Betsy | January 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Great Estate/Trust Attorney!
Julieanne and her assistant, Maureen, were extremely helpful to me as I developed and executed my estate planning documents. Julieanne asked great questions, helped me to sort out some complicated matters and was pleasant, patient, professional and kind throughout the process. I would highly recommen...
Posted by Pat | January 6, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Estate planning
I have always been intimidated when having to consult an attorney, but JulieAnn made me feel comfortable, and thoroughly explained every aspect of my estate planning in terms that I could easily understand. I would recommend her to anyone. My planning was seamless and would hire her again in a he...
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Experience
Honors
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Lisa Goldberg Memorial Award, Alzheimer's Association of NENY
2009
Woman of Excellence - Emerging Professional, Albany Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce
2004
Justinian Society, Albany Law School
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Of Counsel, Gleason, Dunn, Walsh & O'Shea
2017 - 2022
Partner, The Shevy Law Firm, LLC
2004 - 2017
Partner, Burke & Casserly, P.C.
2003 - 2004
Court Attorney, New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Associations
2016 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2005 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Schenectady County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Capital Region Caregiver CoalitionMember/Chair "Tools for Caregivers Day" educational event
2015 - 2016
New York State Bar Association, Elder Law SectionChair
2014 - 2022
Alzheimer's Association of Northeastern New YorkMember, Board of Directors
2014 - 2023
Catholic Charities Senior and Caregiver Support ServicesMember, Board of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Long Term Care Planning
Parent successfully placed in nursing home of adult child's choice; adult child confident in payment sources for future care
Education
2004
Albany Law School of Union University
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
Fordham University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
The Kingsway Community
How to Prepare and Pay for Senior Care
2016
SUNY Social Work Class
Elder Law 101
2016
Senior Services of Albany
Ask the Elder Law Attorney 2 Part Tele-Series
2016
Rensselaer County Dept of Aging
Supplemental Needs Trusts
2016
NYSBA GAL Training
The Ethics of Being Guardian Ad Litem
2016
NYS Department of Transportation
Esate Planning: Preparing for Your Future
2016
NYS Department of Transportation
Medicare vs. Medicaid: The Basics
2016
New York State Bar Association, Elder Law Section
Intermediate Elder Law
2016
Guilderland YMCA
Protecting Your Loved Ones: Estate Planning
2016
Alzheimer's Caregiver Conference 2016
Legal and Financial Issues Facing Caregivers
2015
NYS Bar Association, Elder Law Section Fall CLE
Crisis Planning for Institutional Medicaid
2015
Educational Workshops
The Need for Advance Directives
2015
Educational Workshop
Legal & Financial Literacy for the Caregiver
2015
Educational Workshop
Medicaid Myths & Realities
2015
Alz Assn Early Stage Support Group
Care & Financial Planning
2015
Albany Med Tramatic Brain Injury Support Group
Advance Planning: Understanding Advanced Directives, Last Wills and Testaments, and More
2012
2012 Caregivers Conference
Alzheimer's Disease: Your Questions, Their Answers
Publications
2016
New York State Bar Association Elder and Special Needs Law Journal
Message From the Chair
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers