Education

• A.B. Anthropology, College of William & Mary (1975)
• M.B.A., Finance, State University of New York at Binghamton (1977)
• J.D., magna cum laude, Albany Law School of Union University (1990)

Admissions

• New York Bar (1991)
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1991)
• Pennsylvania Bar (2010)

Proffessional Background and Activities

• Broome County Bar Association
• New York State Bar Association (Section on Trusts and Estates, Member and Lecturer, Section on Elder Law, Member and Lecturer, Section on Taxation, Member
• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Certification
• National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
• Academy of Special Needs Planners
• Financial Planning Association of the Southern Tier of New York, Inc (Member and Director)
• Honorary Recognitions
• New York State Bar Association 2004 President's Pro Bono Service Attorney Award
• Selected for inclusion in "The Best Lawyers in America" in the area of Elder Law
• Selected for inclusion in New York Super Lawyers, Upstate Edition

Community Activities

• The Shore Owners Association of Chase's Lake, Inc. (Director)

Publications

• Co-Author, "Creditor's Claims -- Do They Die With the Debtor?"  NYSBA Journal (Fe.2006) p.18
• Co-Author, "The Conflicting Rights of Creditors and Beneficiaries in Decedent's Estate -- An Examination of the Laws of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut" (2006)

Firm Description

FOR MORE THAN EIGHT DECADES Levene Gouldin & Thompson, LLP has grown with its community. The firm's ability to provide prompt, practical, results-oriented service and its commitment to the civic affairs of the area have helped make it one of the largest and most respected law practices in the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Tier of Pennsylvania.

Levene Gouldin & Thompson has always emphasized the personal approach when dealing with clients. In an increasingly litigious society, we keep our clients well informed throughout the handling of a matter. The demands of our clients are varied, which requires timely attention by us to detail and sensitivity to the issues at hand. There is no substitute for experience, good judgment and poise under pressure.

The firm's record of success gives our clients confidence that they will be well represented. In addition to acting as our clients' advocates, our attorneys also serve as trusted advisors and friends. Our clients soon learn they can turn to a single firm for thoughtful, well-informed guidance and effective advocacy.

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