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About The Law Offices of Joseph A. Marra, PLLC

Elder Law Yonkers, NY
Founded in 1988, The Law Offices of Joseph A. Marra, PLLC strives to ensure clients receive the most aggressive and thorough representation possible, without the high costs associated with Manhattan or White Plains firms. The attorneys and paralegals in our firm specialize in a wide range of practice areas, including Personal Injury, Divorce, Elder Law, Wills, Trusts and Estates, Real Estate and Small Business. Our firm also handles Criminal Defense, (Mr. Marra is a former Assistant District Attorney), Estate Planning, Small Business representation and residential and commercial Real Estate transactions. A real person answers our telephones 24 hours a day. We will be there when your legal rights and quality of life are at stake. We are responsive to our clients’ needs and provide personalized service for each case. We understand that each circumstance is unique, and we work diligently to give you the full benefit of the protections you are afforded under the law. We will aggressively represent you in the courts.

Mission Statement

To provide robust and effective legal services and help our clients achieve their goals in a number of practice areas at a reasonable cost. We will: •   Protect the assets of our clients in the event they need nursing home care and help them minimize estate taxes. •   Devise a plan so our clients’ assets pass as they wish. •   Administer the estates of our clients’ loved ones. •   Provide our clients with business advice and the proper entity for business formation. •   Make sure business interests pass smoothly from generation to generation. •   Assisting businesses in making sure their corporate books and records as well as their office procedures and practices are in compliance with applicable law. •   Provide a vigorous defense for those accused of a crime. •   Advocate passionately for those injured as the result of the negligence of others. •   Make the transfer of real estate, business assets or intangible property by sale or purchase stress free and seamless. •   Protect the property rights of landlords and tenants. •   Provide knowledgeable and compassionate representation for those seeking to dissolve their marriage.

Pledge to our Clients

We understand that deciding to retain an attorney is an important decision in your life which is usually made as a desire to accomplish an important goal and/or to deal with a stressful situation. We also understand that you will be making a financial commitment to our firm and will be placing your trust in us. We thank you for your decision to retain our firm and we pledge that we will: •   Always treat you with dignity and respect. •   Keep you apprised of the status of your case. •   Be open and honest about the costs and fees associated with handling your matter. •   Provide you with well-reasoned opinions and advice based on the law and its application to your unique circumstances. •   Act in your best interests. •   Do our best to help our clients form reasonable expectations about their matter and then meeting and/or exceeding those expectations.

Meet Our Lawyers

Experienced Lawyer Yonkers, NY

Joseph A. Marra

ADMITTED TO:

  • State and all Federal District Courts in New York and New Jersey, 1984
  • United States Tax Court, 1996
  • United States Supreme Court, 1998

EDUCATION:

  • Iona College (B.B.A., Accounting, cum laude, 1980)
  • St. John's University School of Law (J.D., 1983)
  • New York University School of Law, Graduate Division (L.L.M., Taxation, 1991)

LISTED IN:

  • Who's Who in American Law School, 1983
  • Who's Who in American Law, 1988–1993, 1995–2001
  • Who's Who in American Business, 1993–1996, 2008

POSITIONS HELD:

  • Intern Staff Accountant, Price Waterhouse, New York City, 1980
  • Legal Assistant, 1981–1983, and Associate Attorney, 1987–1988,Law Offices of Mark A. Varrichio, Bronx, New York
  • Assistant District Attorney, Bronx District Attorney's Office, 1983 - 1985
  • Senior Tax Consultant, Deloitte, Haskins, & Sells, New York City, 1985 - 1987
  • Vice President of the White Plains II chapter of USA500Clubs
  • Vice President of the Board of Trustees of the Somers Central School District
  • Elected to the School Board for the Somers Central School district in May, 2016 for a second 3-year term

AFFILIATIONS:

  • Member: Charter Revision Committee, City of Yonkers, 1988–1990
  • Governmental Affairs Committee and Board of Directors, Yonkers Chamber of Commerce
  • St. John's Law School Alumni Association
  • MasterNetworks, White Plains Chapter
  • USA 500 Clubs - White Plains II Chapter - Formation Committee
  • President, Hunter's Glen Condominium II, 1991

MEMBER:

  • Westchester County Bar Association
  • New York State Bar Association
  • Yonkers Bar Association
  • Columbian Lawyers Association
  • New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
  • Team A of MasterNetworks which meets in White Plains, NY.

OTHER INFORMATION:

  • Guardian ad Litem Appointed by the Surrogate's Court of the State of New York
  • Referee Appointed by the Supreme Court of the State of New York
  • 2008 Elder Law Friendly Business Award Winner - Yonkers Chamber of Commerce
Experienced Lawyer Yonkers, NY

Jennifer Fredeman

ADMITTED TO:

  • New York Bar

EDUCATION:

  • Binghamton University (B.A., Philosophy Politics and Law)
  • Rockland Community College (Paralegal Certificate)
  • St. John’s University School of Law (J.D.)

OTHER INFORMATION:

  • Jennifer is an of counsel attorney at Law Offices of Joseph A. Marra, PLLC. She has over ten years of experience in the legal field. She started working for our firm as a Law Clerk and assisted four attorneys with their caseloads in areas such as civil litigation, real estate transactions, estate planning and administration as well as appellate practice. After passing the bar, she was hired at the firm as an Attorney and she focused primarily on real estate transactions and estate planning and administration. After working with us four years, she went on to other firms and gained experience in estate planning, estate administration, will drafting, foreclosure defense and appellate practice.

  • During the real estate home foreclosure crisis, she assisted clients whose homes were in foreclosure by representing clients in court, submitting affirmations and memoranda of law, and representing clients at real estate closings. She prepared appellate briefs and researched statutes and case law related to mortgage foreclosure. She has a genuine desire to help individuals who find themselves in difficult situations.

  • As our firm grew, Jennifer returned to our firm to assist clients with the estate administration process. She helps clients who have lost a loved one with the process of probating or administering their estate. She prepares Accountings and other documentation for submission in Surrogate’s Court. She believes it is her responsibility to compassionately assist clients with the legal process while they are dealing with the loss of their loved one. Jennifer has also been an Adjunct Professor in the Paralegal Studies Department at Rockland Community College for many years where she teaches Paralegal courses in areas such as Real Estate Transactions, Elder Law and Estate Planning, Civil Litigation, Computer Legal Applications, Legal Research and Writing and Contract Law and Litigation. She has been a member of the Paralegal Advisory Board at Rockland Community College for many years and advises students who are entering the legal field.
Experienced Lawyer Yonkers, NY

Vincent P. Fiore

ADMITTED TO:

  • New York Bar, 1995
  • All Federal District Courts in New York, 1996
  • United States Tax Court, 1996

EDUCATION:

  • Holy Cross College (B.A., History Honors with Distinction, cum laude, 1991)
  • George Washington University (J.D., 1994)

MEMBER:

  • New York State Bar Association
  • MasterNetworks (White Plains Chapter)

OTHER INFORMATION:

  • Guardian ad Litem appointed by the Surrogate's Court of the State of New York
Experienced Lawyer Yonkers, NY

Yvonne St. John

ADMITTED TO:

  • New York Bar

EDUCATION:

  • Pace University School of Law (J.D.)
  • New York University (B.A.)

MEMBER:

  • New York State Bar Association
  • Westchester County Bar Association
  • Westchester Women’s Bar Association

PRACTICE AREAS:

  • Trusts & Estates
  • Estate Planning
  • Residential & Commercial Real Estate

OTHER INFORMATION:

  • Over three years of experience as an attorney and formerly as a law clerk.

Yonkers

909 Midland Avenue
Yonkers, NY 10704

Somers

Contact Us

The Law Offices of
Joseph A. Marra, PLLC  

Phone: 914-964-6806
Fax: 914-964-0137
marralaw@marralaw.com

Business Hours

Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday: by appointment
Virtual Appointments Available

 
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COVID-19 Update

Our physical office is open. Since we want you to be safe and feel safe and comfortable, we will meet with you in the office or through video chat. The choice is yours.

At least two people are in the office every day on a rotating basis. We also continue to work remotely.

As the safety of our clients and our employees is of paramount concern, if you wish to come to the office please be aware of our safety protocols. All those entering the office will have their temperatures taken. Unless you provide us with proof of vaccination, face coverings and gloves must be worn. We will provide them to you if you do not have them.

Social distancing guidelines are strictly enforced. Whenever someone leaves the office the areas where they were are cleaned and sanitized.

We are doing our best to space out our appointments. Please reach out to us via phone or email with any questions or concerns or to schedule an appointment.

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