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Jamie Jackson Spannhake
About Jamie
Biography
Helping you take care of yourself, your family, and your business with individual attention, reasonable rates, and personal integrity.
What matters to me is family. In my law practice, my goal is to help you take care of yourself and your family. I do this by providing services in these areas:
- Wills, trusts, and estates
- Residential real estate transactions
- Small business formation and transactions
- Commercial litigation
I serve clients in Connecticut and New York. Prior to opening joining BNR, I was attorney owner of Spannhake Law LLC. Before Spannhake Law, I was an associate in the commercial litigation department of a large New York City firm, where I worked on a variety of matters in both federal and state courts and in arbitration. I also clerked for the Honorable Joel F. Dubina of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and was an adjunct professor of law at Brooklyn Law School and Pace Law School, teaching criminal law, legal writing, and moot court.
I live in Sherman, Connecticut with my husband, daughter, and two dogs.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 350-625 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Connecticut for 14 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 21 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Berlandi Nussbaum & Reitzas LLP
527 Route 22, Pawling, NY, 12564
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Professionalism
Posted by Beth | March 13, 2014 | Wills & Living Wills
Would recommend to anyone
Jamie was very affordable and professional. We hired her as new parents to do our family planning. The process was very easy and quick. She guided us through the entire process answering all of our questions. I would recommend her to anyone looking to create their will.
Posted by Ellen | March 12, 2014 | Trusts
Outstanding
I hired Jamie to assist with some issues we were having with a trust management company. She was diligent in her research, extremely responsive and always professional while handling the matter. She genuinely works in the best interest of her clients. I have and will continue to recommend Jamie.
Posted by anonymous | March 09, 2014 | Wills & Living Wills
Thumbs up!
Jamie Spannhake assisted me in putting together some basic documentation - wills, etc... Unlike some previous experiences I had with other lawyers, she was professional, concise, answered all questions clearly, and provided what I needed, and no more. I would definitely recommend her to others.
Posted by Cory | March 07, 2014
This is a no-brainer
We switched from a big law firm to Ms. Spannhake. It's the best decision we've made and we haven't looked back. She is very meticulous, thorough, knowledgeable, and responsive to our requests. Her rates are reasonable and she doesn't nickel and dime. Overall, she gives more value for the dollar t...
Jamie Jackson Spannhake's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jamie is an excellent real estate attorney. Her drafting and negotiation skills are superb, and she is also adept at title issues. She is the full package when it comes to real estate transactions and closings- you want her on your team."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jamie is a fantastic co-worker and a superior attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jamie and I have worked together on a variety of matters. She is extremely knowledgeable, always professional and consistently exceeds the expectations of her clients. I sincerely enjoy working with Jamie and look forward to working with her in the future."
"I went to law school with Jamie. One lesson I learned from her is the importance of doing unexpectedly more than asked. For example, one day, a classmate asked Jamie how to do something on a computer. It was something little, such as saving a document or something. Jamie showed what was asked. But then the next day, she came in with printouts of the users guide explaining the technical details of what the classmate has asked. That is the kind of person Jamie is. I have no doubt that Jamie would perform any work asked of her unexpectedly well!"
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Experience
Honors
2008
Empire State Counsel designation, for pro bono service, New York State Bar Association
2007
Pro Bono Award, Legal Services for New York City
2006
Pro Bono Award, LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae
2003
CALI Award of Excellence in Securities Regulation, Brooklyn Law School
2003
Leonard Taubenblatt Award for Ethics, Brooklyn Law School
2003
Magna Cum Laude, Brooklyn Law School
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Partner, Berlandi Nussbaum & Retizas LLP
2011 - 2016
Attorney Owner, Spannhake Law LLC
2009 - 2010
Adjunct Professor, Pace University School Of Law
2008 - 2008
Adjunct Professor, Brooklyn Law School
2005 - 2009
Associate Attorney, Dewey & LeBoeuf
2004 - 2005
Associate Attorney, Thelen Reid & Priest LLP
2003 - 2004
Judicial Clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
1997 - 2000
Actress, Singer, Dancer, Freelance
1995 - 1996
Graphic Program Director, Whirlpool Corporation
Associations
2013 - Present
Connecticut Bar Association, Women and the Law Committee
2007 - Present
Animal Legal Defense FundAttorney Member
2003 - Present
New York State Bar Association
1997 - Present
Actors Equity AssociationPerformer
1996 - Present
Screen Actors GuildActor
2010 - 2013
Board of Education, Town of Sherman, CTPast Vice Chair
2009 - 2011
American Bar AssociationChair, ABA Women Rainmakers
Sample of Legal Cases
Class Action against Insurance Company
Successful deposition
Small Business Owner v. Small Business Owner
Settled favorably prior to trial
State of NY v. Defendant
Dismissed
Independent Contractors v. Telecommunications Company
Favorable settlement
Telecommunications Company v. Energy Company
Settled favorably
Consumer v. Telecommunications Company
Dismissed
Former Consultant v. Telecommunications Company
Settled favorably
Landlord v. Tenant (pro bono)
Victory for my client, Tenant
Estate Planning Services
Protection and peace of mind for clients and their loved ones
Residential Real Estate Transactions
Numerous closed transactions
Commercial Leases
Favorable lease terms for clients
Contract Counsel for Growing Businesses
Great value for growing businesses who are not yet ready to hire in-house counsel
Education
2003
Brooklyn Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
University of Mississippi
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
New York City Bar Association Committee on Career Advancement and Management
“Healthy Eating Tips for Busy Lawyers”
2010
American Bar Association, Law Practice Management Section
“What Law School Didn’t Teach You: Self-Advocacy for Survival and Sustainability”
2008
New York City Bar Association Professional Development Workshop Series
“Prioritizing Skills for Your Legal Practice”
2008
Fordham Law School, Career Center Series
“Time Management for Law Students”
2008
American Bar Association, Law Practice Management Section
“Living a Balanced Life Within the Law”
2008
American Bar Association, Law Practice Management Section
“Health & Wellness for Lawyers and Other Legal Professionals”
Publications
2013
Attorney at Work
"A Matter of Time: Lawyers’ Time Management Secrets”
2013
Attorney at Work
“Five Best Productivity Tips”
2012
Attorney at Work
“Five Ways to Get (and Stay) Healthy Now”
2012
Attorney at Work
“Staying Healthy: 10 Tips for Traveling Lawyers”
2011
2011
2010
2010
Law Practice Today
“Using a Professional Development Coach to Help Build Your Practice”
2010
Law Practice Magazine
“Lessons in Rainmaking”
2010
Law Practice Magazine
“View From Here: Vedia Jones-Richardson: Lawyer, Rainmaker, Entrepreneur”
2010
Law Practice Magazine
“Step by Step: Tips to Working with a Professional Development Coach”
2010
2010
eHow.com
"Attorney Partnership Agreement"
2010
eHow.com
"Legal Retainership Agreement"
2010
eHow.com
"Bluebook System of Citation"
2010
eHow.com
"Civil Rules for Federal Court"
2010
2010
eHow.com
"Legality of Non-Compete Clauses"
2010
eHow.com
"Overview of Copyright Law"
2010
eHow.com
"Hearsay and the Law of Evidence"
2009
Law Practice Magazine
“Signs of Innovative Life in the Practice of Law: Work-Life Balance Scheduling"
2008
NYSBA: Electronically In Touch
“How To Stay Energized In Spite of Your Hectic Schedule”
2004
Cumberland Law Review
"Trial of the Accused Taliban and Al Qaeda Operatives Captured in Afghanistan"
2003
Brooklyn Journal of International Law
“'Regulation S' and the Territorial Approach to Securities Regulation: Are They Effective?"
Languages
English