Business Details
38 Years
experience
Experienced Family & Elder Law Attorney in Westbury, NY
With over 35 years of dedicated legal practice, our firm provides client-centered legal solutions in family law, elder law, estate planning, and real estate matters. We prioritize active client participation, equipping individuals with tools to shape their legal outcomes through mediation and collaborative practices. Our approach combines decades of experience with empathetic guidance, addressing complex issues like late-life remarriage, special needs planning, and intergenerational conflicts.We specialize in navigating uncharted legal frontiers for the Boomer Generation, offering innovative dispute resolution methods that traditional litigation cannot achieve. Our commitment to humanistic legal practice ensures transparent communication and tailored strategies aligned with each client's short- and long-term objectives.
Services
Family Law
Elder Law
Mediation Services
Estate Planning
Real Estate Law
Collaborative Practice
Trust Administration
Guardianship Matters
Will Disputes
Life Planning
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- 35+ years of specialized legal experience in New York family and elder law
- Client-centered approach prioritizing active client participation in legal processes
- Certified training in alternative dispute resolution techniques including mediation
- Specialized expertise in late-life legal planning and intergenerational conflicts
- Humanistic approach combining legal rigor with empathetic client guidance
Services
Family Law
Comprehensive legal representation for divorce, child custody, and spousal support matters. Our approach emphasizes conflict resolution through mediation while protecting client interests in complex family law disputes. Specialized expertise in late-life remarriage agreements and intergenerational family conflicts.
Elder Law
Specialized legal guidance for aging adults addressing guardianship, long-term care planning, and elder abuse prevention. We help families navigate complex issues related to cognitive decline, caregiving responsibilities, and intergenerational wealth transfer with compassionate expertise.
Mediation Services
Alternative dispute resolution for family and estate matters using proven mediation techniques. Our certified mediators facilitate constructive dialogue to achieve mutually beneficial solutions while avoiding adversarial courtroom proceedings and preserving family relationships.
Estate Planning
Customized estate planning solutions including wills, trusts, and advance directives. We specialize in complex inheritance scenarios for blended families, special needs beneficiaries, and business succession planning to ensure client intentions are preserved across generations.
Real Estate Law
Legal representation for residential and commercial real estate transactions. Our services include contract negotiation, title examination, and closing assistance with particular expertise in property transfers involving estate planning and family law matters.
People
Harriette M. Steinberg
Attorney & Mediator
35-year legal veteran specializing in family law and elder law. Certified mediator with advanced training in collaborative practice. Focuses on empowering clients through transparent legal guidance and innovative dispute resolution techniques tailored to life transitions.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in family law, elder law, estate planning, real estate law, and alternative dispute resolution. Our practice addresses complex life transitions including divorce, aging-related legal issues, and intergenerational planning.
How does your mediation process work?
Our mediation process facilitates constructive dialogue between parties to reach mutually beneficial solutions. Certified mediators guide discussions on property division, custody arrangements, and elder care planning while avoiding adversarial courtroom proceedings.
Do you handle cases outside New York?
While based in Westbury, NY, we primarily serve New York residents and handle cases within the New York Metropolitan Area, including Long Island and surrounding counties.
What makes your elder law practice unique?
Our elder law practice combines legal expertise with compassionate guidance for aging adults and their families. We specialize in late-life planning challenges including guardianship, cognitive decline, and intergenerational wealth transfer strategies.
How do you involve clients in their cases?
We prioritize client participation by providing educational resources and decision-making tools. Clients maintain control over their legal strategies while receiving expert guidance to navigate complex family and estate matters.
