Lorraine Moynihan Schmitt

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Lorraine Moynihan Schmitt

4.9
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 27 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Spencer, NY
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, State, Local And Municipal Law, General Practice ... +3 more

Attorney & Counselor at Law, 282 Bald Hill Road,, Spencer, NY

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Biography

Law Firm of Lorraine Moynihan Schmitt Attorney and Counselor at Law with over 17 years of experience. Contact Us At 607-275-5210

Law Firm of Lorraine Moynihan Schmitt Attorney and Counselor at Law with over 17 years of experience. Contact Us At 607-275-5210

Law Firm of Lorraine Moynihan Schmitt Attorney and Counselor at Law with over 17 years of experience. Contact Us At 607-275-5210

Law Firm of Lorraine Moynihan Schmitt Attorney and Counselor at Law with over 17 years of experience. Contact Us At 607-275-5210

Law Firm of Lorraine Moynihan Schmitt Attorney and Counselor at Law with over 17 years of experience. Contact Us At 607-275-5210

Law Firm of Lorraine Moynihan Schmitt Attorney and Counselor at Law with over 17 years of experience. Contact Us At 607-275-5210

Law Firm of Lorraine Moynihan Schmitt Attorney and Counselor at Law with over 17 years of experience. Contact Us At 607-275-5210

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 25%

25%
General Practice 20%

20%
State, Local, and Municipal Law 20%

20%
Real Estate 15%

15%
Environmental and Natural Resources 10%

10%
Litigation 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 27 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1999

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 27 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1999

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Lorraine Moynihan Schmitt, Esq

Attorney & Counselor at Law, 282 Bald Hill Road,, Spencer, NY, 14883

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Lorraine Moynihan Schmitt's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

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Posted by Denise | March 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Awesome

Lorraine listens to her clients. She went above and beyond to help us. She helped protect our rights during an estate battle. We will be doing business with her in the future too.

Posted by Claudia | October 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Estate planning without tears

We went to Lorraine for help updating my mother's will and health proxy/living will, and to obtain Power of Attorney over her affairs. Mother is well aware of her diminishing cognitive abilities and is easily embarrassed. But after three meetings and signing all the papers, Mother talked on and on ab...out how wonderful Lorraine was, so patient and willing to explain things in simple terms, and how comfortable she felt about the whole experience. Lorraine brings a wealth of experience to estate planning and, just as important, a great deal of tact and respect. She emphasized that Mother was her client, not us, which made my mother feel that she still had some control over her life. As an elderly person moving to an independent living community and about to give up her car, this was enormously important to my mother.

Posted by Nina | May 15, 2017 | Landlord & Tenant

So glad I contacted Lorraine Moynihan Schmitt

My consultation with Lorraine Moynihan Schmitt of Ithaca was a totally satisfying one. I found her dynamic, caring and eminently able to resolve the delicate landlord/tenant problem I faced.

Posted by Betsy | May 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Lorraine is a gem!

Recently, Lorraine assisted my mother with her estate planning documents - Will, POA, etc. Her ability to put my mother (and me) at ease during the process was phenomenal. She has a very calm demeanor, is extremely knowledgeable and if gifted in her ability to effectively explain legal details to a l...ay-person. The process of the initial meeting to executing the documents was extremely smooth and has put my mind and my mother's at ease. Lorraine has also prepared documents for me and my husband. We were both very impressed with her work ethic, professionalism and great personality. She is just terrific and I highly recommend her.

Posted by Robert | March 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business

A one of a kind find !

I have used Lorraine as my lawyer for my businesses and she always has done a great job both in formation and business transactions. I had a tragic life event happen to me and Lorraine was there for me all the way through this event. I came to realize she really cares about her clients and is passio...nate about what she does. Lorraine listens, advises and then puts her all into fighting for whats right for you. I'm so glad I have her on and at my side. I would highly recommend Lorraine !

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner/Solo, Lorraine Moynihan Schmitt, Esq.

2012 - Present

Attorney, Town of Ithaca

2007 - 2015

Partner, Thaler & Thaler

2007 - 2015

Attorney, Town of Lansing Planning Board

2007 - 2015

Attorney, Town of Lansing ZBA

1997 - 1997

Student Judicial Clerk, Honorable Norman H. Stahl, United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

Associations

1999 - Present

Ithaca Sciencenter’s Board of Trustees and/or Advisory Board

Board of Trustees

Tompkins County Bar Association

Member

New York State Bar Association

Member

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Tompkins County Bar Association

NYS Legislative Delegate

1999 - 2002

United Way Tompkins County

Board of Directors

Education

1998

Vermont Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

State University of New York, College at Cortland

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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