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Jonathan Ritter

Jonathan Ritter

Attorney
Blauvelt,New York

Summary

Dedicated legal professional offering expertise in estate planning and estate administration. Proven success in building trusting rapport with clients and offering sound legal advice in clear and universal terms. Hardworking and dedicated to client advocacy.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Attorney

Donohue, O'Connell & Riley PLLC
02.2024 - Current
  • Assisted clients in navigating complex estate planning issues, ensuring a smooth transfer of assets to beneficiaries while minimizing tax liabilities and preserving wealth for future generations.
  • Prepared comprehensive legal documents, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, tailored to client specifications.
  • Streamlined estate planning process by working closely with attorneys, accountants, and other professionals to meet client objectives effectively.
  • Established strong relationships with estate planning professionals, expanding the organization''s network of referral sources.
  • Oversaw estate administrations from initiation to discharge, drafting all necessary legal documents.
  • Provided legal guidance on estate and trust administrations to clients while providing exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries from both clients and beneficiaries.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between clients, attorneys, courts, financial institutions, and other relevant parties throughout estate administration proceedings.


Attorney

Jonathan Ritter Attorney at Law
09.2008 - 02.2024
  • Engaged in private general practice
  • Provided legal counsel to clients on diverse business, financial and civil matters including estate planning, estate administration, civil litigation, real estate transactions, lender negotiations, and mortgage modifications.
  • Presented compelling oral arguments in court hearings that resulted in favorable rulings for clients.
  • Conducted mediation and arbitration sessions, resolving disputes without need for costly litigation.

Managing Attorney

J RITTER LAW PC
03.2021 - 07.2023
  • Company Overview: Debt collection law firm specializing in resolving outstanding debts and securing payment arrangements through expert negotiation skills and written correspondence
  • Built, developed, and managed a team of 12 employees while overseeing all operations and business activities to ensure they produced the desired results
  • Communicated with clients on performance of portfolios and relayed feedback to management and staff


Legal Assistant

Milber Makris Plousadis & Seiden, LLP
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Assisted in all aspects of insurance defense practice including drafting motions, briefs, status reports, and responses to discovery demands
  • Managed complex caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks and keeping organized records of case materials.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

University At Albany
Albany, NY

J.D. -

Barry University School of Law
Orlando, FL
05.2001 - 05.2007

Skills

  • estate planning
  • estate administration
  • elder law
  • civil law
  • document preparation
  • legal evaluation
  • legal research
  • case file management

Admissions

  • State of New York
  • State of Florida
  • State of New Jersey
  • State of Massachusetts
  • SDNY & EDNY

Timeline

Attorney

Donohue, O'Connell & Riley PLLC
02.2024 - Current

Managing Attorney

J RITTER LAW PC
03.2021 - 07.2023

Attorney

Jonathan Ritter Attorney at Law
09.2008 - 02.2024

Legal Assistant

Milber Makris Plousadis & Seiden, LLP
01.2007 - 01.2008

J.D. -

Barry University School of Law
05.2001 - 05.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

University At Albany
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