AVI FINKIEL
Elder Law Attorney
Monsey
Summary
Attorney licensed in New York and New Jersey with focused experience in elder law, Medicaid planning, and estate planning. Skilled in drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care proxies, and deeds. Proven ability to manage Medicaid applications (Community and Institutional), coordinate long-term care planning, and guide clients through the estate planning process with professionalism and empathy. Seeking an associate position with an elder law and estate planning firm.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Medicaid Consultant
ELDERAID RESOURCES, LLC
03.2021 - Current
- Advise and represent clients in Community and Institutional Medicaid eligibility matters.
- Draft, review, and submit Medicaid applications and supporting legal documentation.
- Collaborate with elder law attorneys to develop long-term care and asset protection strategies.
Associate Attorney
MOSKOWITZ LEGAL GROUP
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Drafted a full range of estate planning instruments, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care proxies, real estate contracts, and buy/sell agreements.
- Represented clients in Medicaid planning for both Community and Institutional (nursing home) applications, coordinating home care and long-term care solutions.
- Managed matters from intake through execution, overseeing Medicaid applications, counseling clients on eligibility and asset protection strategies, and participating in client signings.
- Balanced a high-volume caseload, ensuring timely progress on multiple client matters while maintaining accuracy and compliance with state requirements.
Legal Intern
RIKER DANZIG SCHERER HYLAND & PERRETTI, LLP
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Prepared estate planning documents, including wills, trusts and advance directives.
- Conducted research for Article-81 proceedings.
- Drafted orders to show cause, petitions, memorandums, affidavits and affirmations.
Judicial Intern
NEW YORK STATE SUPREME COURT OF KINGS COUNTY
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Internship for the Hon. Eric I. Prus – Matrimonial Judge- Kings County Supreme Court for the State of New York.
Intern
ABRAHAM MAZLOUMI & ASSOCIATES, ATTORNEYS AT LAW
02.2015 - 04.2016
- Drafted estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, health care proxies and powers of attorney.
- Assisted the firm with elder law, estate planning and Medicaid related legal matters.
Education
Juris Doctor -
BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW
New York City, New York01.2019
BAR ADMISSION
- New York
- New Jersey
Timeline
Medicaid Consultant
ELDERAID RESOURCES, LLC
03.2021 - Current
Associate Attorney
MOSKOWITZ LEGAL GROUP
10.2020 - 03.2021
Legal Intern
RIKER DANZIG SCHERER HYLAND & PERRETTI, LLP
06.2018 - 04.2019
Judicial Intern
NEW YORK STATE SUPREME COURT OF KINGS COUNTY
06.2017 - 08.2017
Intern
ABRAHAM MAZLOUMI & ASSOCIATES, ATTORNEYS AT LAW
02.2015 - 04.2016
Juris Doctor -
BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW
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