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$ 500-500 per hour
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Barbara Maria Pizzolato
also known as Barbara M. Pizzolato, Barbara M. Pizzolato, P.A.
About Barbara
Biography
BARBARA M. PIZZOLATO was first admitted to practice law in 1987. In July of 1994, she opened her own practice in Dix Hills, New York after practicing in Manhattan from 1987 to 1993 and then in Melville, New York for a year and a half. She presently maintains offices in Melville, New York; West Orange, New Jersey; and Fort Myers, Florida. Although still admitted in the State of Connecticut, she no longer actively practices in that State.
Ms. Pizzolato received her Juris Doctorate from New York Law School, Night Division, in 1987 and obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1982 where she was a member of Alpha Kappa Delta Sociology Honor Society.
Licensed to practice law in the states of New Jersey (1987), New York (1988), Connecticut (1988) and Florida (2002), Ms. Pizzolato is admitted to practice before the New Jersey Superior and U.S. District Courts (1987), the New York Supreme Court (1988), the U.S. District Court for the Southern (1990) and Eastern Districts (1992) of New York, the Connecticut Superior Court (1988), the U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1992), the Florida Supreme Court (2002) and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida (2005). Reported Cases: TTF, Inc. v. Brozman Archer Realty Services, Inc., 722 N.Y.S.2d 408 (2d Dep’t 2001).
In New York, Ms. Pizzolato was an arbitrator for the Small Claims Part of the New York State Unified Court System from 1998 to 2002; a Matrimonial Fee Dispute Arbitrator for the Suffolk County Unified Court System from 1995 to 2002; an Officer of the Suffolk Academy of Law; Member and Secretary of the Board of Managers of the Pro Bono Foundation of the Suffolk County Bar Association (1993-2002), Chair of the Solo and Small Firm Practitioners’ Committee (1996-1998, 1999-2002); Member of the Suffolk County Bar Association Committees on Fee Disputes, Corporate Law, Tax Committee; Member of the National Association of Female Executives (1993-2001); and First Vice President and Treasurer of Long Island Women’s Network (1996-2001).
Ms. Pizzolato was previously a Member of the Board of Directors of Sarah’s Center, Chairperson of the Citizens' Advisory Committee for the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities of the Town of Huntington; a Member of the Board of Directors of The Long Island Center for Professional and Business Women (1996-1998) as well as Nassau/Suffolk Law Services Committee, Inc.; in addition, she was a former member of the following organizations: Long Island Association (Tax Policy Committee); The Association of the Bar of the City of New York (1988-1994), The Real Estate Board of New York (1990-1993); the Queens County Bar Association (1988-1993); New Jersey State Bar Association; Connecticut State Bar Association; a Major Trustee Investor of the Chamber of Southwest Florida and former Chair of Professional Development for The Business Network of Southwest Florida.
After the events of September 11, 2001, Ms. Pizzolato served on the American Bar Association’s Disaster Relief panel of legal experts offering pro bono assistance to victims of the World Trade Center attacks involving landlord/tenant issues. In addition, after Hurricane Charley, Ms. Pizzolato provided pro bono services to individuals through the Young Lawyers Division Emergency Panel and has volunteered her services again for each upcoming hurricane season.
Presently, Ms. Pizzolato is a member of the American Bar Association, 1988-Present, New York State Bar Association ); Florida Bar Association, Lee County Bar Association, and Rotary South of Fort Myers.
Ms. Pizzolato is the Author of "The Pizzolato Newsletter", a quarterly newsletter which offered clients, colleagues and others updates on current legal issues; the following are Ms. Pizzolato’s published articles: "Limited Liability Companies", One on One, Newsletter of the General Practice Section, Vol. 15, No. 3, page 22-23 [Fall, 1994], N.Y.S.B.A. and "Public and Private Agencies Spur Economic Growth", Real Property Law Section Newsletter, Vol 21, No. 3, pages 21-25 [Summer, 1993], N.Y.S.B.A. Ms. Pizzolato regularly contributed articles concerning landlord/tenant matters to The Suffolk Lawyer, a monthly publication of the Suffolk County Bar Association as well as The Rhodes Real Estate Review and Action Line, a publication of The Florida Bar’s Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section. In addition, in New York, Ms. Pizzolato was a member of the Suffolk Academy of Law’s Practicum Project Faculty and annually taught landlord/tenant law to attorneys in New York.
Ms. Pizzolato, the sole shareholder of Barbara M. Pizzolato, P.A., concentrates her practice in Trusts and Estates, Probate, Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Family Trusts, Family Wealth Transfer, Living Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Trust Planning, Wills and Living Wills, Business Law, Business Estate Planning, Business Formation, Business Planning, Business Start-Ups, Business Succession Planning, Business Transfers, Buy-Sell Agreements, Buying and Selling of Businesses, Closely Held Business Estate Planning, Family Business Successions, Joint Ventures, Limited Liability Company Law, Professional Practices, Small Business Law, Sole Proprietorships, Commercial Transactions, Corporate Law, Closely Held Corporations, Corporate Contracts, Corporate Formation, Corporate Organization, Corporate Partnerships, Corporate Planning, Incorporation, Professional Corporations, S Corporations, Small Business Corporations, Partnership Law, Family Limited Partnerships, Family Partnerships, Limited Liability Partnerships, Limited Partnerships, Partnership Dissolution, Partnership Formation, Partnership Organizations.
She resides in Fort Myers, Florida with her husband and two children. Her interests include golf, reading and entertaining.
At Barbara M. Pizzolato, P.A., we put YOU first. Our firm works tirelessly to help you achieve your long-term goals, partnering with each client and providing guidance through difficult personal and business matters.
At Barbara M. Pizzolato, P.A., we understand that every estate, regardless of size, is an important one, so we work hard to create or update a plan tailor made for you. Protecting the people they love and the assets they own.
Barbara M. Pizzolato, P.A. is here to guide you through the fulfillment of your responsibilities as personal representative in your probate administration no matter how complex your case may be.
This firm offers free monthly webinars on establishing a trust-based estate plan and the benefits of having a trust-based estate plan.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
55%
37 years
Probate
20%
37 years
Trusts
20%
37 years
Business
5%
37 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2015
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 23 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 37 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 37 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Licensed in Connecticut for 37 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Barbara M. Pizzolato, P.A.
(239) 225-7366
Fax
8660 COLLEGE PARKWAY, SUITE 400, Fort Myers, FL, 33919
pizzolatolaw.com/Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq.
(239) 225-7366
Fax
Suite 240, One Suffolk Square, 1601 Veterans Memorial Highway, Islandia, NY, 11749
pizzolatolaw.com/Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq.
(239) 225-7366
Fax
c/o Richard A. Feldman, Esq., 80 Main Street, Suite 140, West Orange, NJ, 070520000
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Barbara Maria Pizzolato's Reviews
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Posted by Jerry | September 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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Review for Ms Barbara Maria Pizzolato
Ms Pizzolato & her assistants are very professional, courteous & attentive. They produced, & maintain, a very detailed & inclusive ‘Estate-Planning Portfolio’, for both myself & my wife. She conducts annual reviews, & they provide changes, updates, etc., if/as required. We very highly rec...
Posted by Jack P | November 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Trusted Firm!!!
My relationship with the Pizzolato Law Firm began 10 years ago when we became Florida residents. From updating NJ Wills and Trust documents to life changing events, Barbara has provided effective solutions to my emerging estate requirements. Her objective approach to problem solving is always based o...
Posted by Vida | April 2, 2015
Barbara Pizzolato the attorney that can be your friend!!
I have known Barbara for nearly 20 years. Miss Pizzolato has the compassion of a friend and the knowledge and experience of the trusted attorney that she is!! Her main interest has always been what was and is best for me!!!
Posted by Ed | March 29, 2015
Details
Barbara and staff are extremely detailed, knowledgeable and personable. Greta to work with and reliable. They create confidence in the services you receive.
Posted by Donald | March 27, 2015
All The Support I Need
I am 87 and need to have a dependable person looking out for my best interests. Ms Pizzaolato keeps me current and is available for help whenever I need it. I look forward to our continued association.
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Experience
Honors
2025
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Women Leaders in the Law, Fortune Magazine
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Rated by Clients, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
2009 Best of Fort Myers, Business Award, U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)
Work Experience
1994 - Present
Owner, Barbara M. Pizzolato, P.A.
1998 - 2002
Arbitrator for the Small Claims Part, New York State Unified Court System
1996 - 1998
Member, Nassau Suffolk Law Services Committee, Inc.
1996 - 2002
Chair Solo/Small Firm Practitioners’ Committee, Suffolk County Bar Association
1996 - 2002
Committee Member on Fee Disputes, Suffolk County Bar Association
1996 - 2002
Committee Member on Corporate Law and Tax Law, Suffolk County Bar Association
1995 - 2002
Matrimonial Fee Dispute Arbitrator, Suffolk County Unified Court System
1995 - 2002
Officer, Suffolk Academy of Law
1993 - 2002
Member and Secretary of the Board of Managers, Pro Bono Foundation Suffolk County Bar Assoc.
Associations
2012 - Present
Estate Planning Council Fort MyersMember
2011 - Present
WealthCounselMember
2004 - Present
Rotary Club of Fort Myers SouthFormer Board Member
2002 - Present
Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law SectionMember
2002 - Present
Lee County Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
American Bar Association, Law Practice Management SectionMember
2000 - Present
American Bar Association, Taxation SectionMember
1994 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
Suffolk County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - 2007
Calusa Inns of CourtMember
American Bar Association, Litigation Section
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Reported Cases: TTF, Inc. v. Brozman Archer Realty Services, Inc., 722 N.Y.S.2d 408 (2d Dep’t 2001).
ORDERED that the order is affirmed, with costs.
Education
1987
New York Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
State University of New York, Stony Brook
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
6 Estate Planning Mistakes Not to Make
Estate Planning
2016
4 Costly Legal Mistakes that may leave your children at risk!
Estate Planning
2014
Is it time to Creat or Update your Estate Plan
Estate Planning
2013
Is it time to Create or Service your estate plan?
Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning
2011
Estate Planning and Living Trust Workshop
Learn how to protect your family with a Living Trust
2008
Certificate Credited Program
Business Structure and Contracts
2006
Staying in Control
Living Wills and Health Care Surrogate Designation
2006
Staying in Control
Estate Planning
2006
Pelican Preserve Expo
Estate Planning and Domicile
Publications
2016
Lawyer for Life
Dispelling a Malicious Myth: Irrevocable Trust Aren't Irrevocable
N/A
One on One
Limited Liability Companies
N/A
Real Property Law Section Newsletter
Public and Private Agencies Spur Economic Growth
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers