Baldwin Estate Planning Lawyers

Though skilled in all areas of litigation, Edward primarily practices in the areas of civil litigation, trusts and estates, commercial law, elder law, entertainment law, constitutional law, and civil rights law.


Originally from the Rio Grande Valley, he graduated in the first class of the Science Academy of South Texas in 1996. Edward earned his B.A. (Pre-Law/Theatre) in 2001 from Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi. He earned his J.D. from St. John's University School of Law in 2019. While there, he was the recipient of the Dean's Scholarship, was three times awarded the Dean's Excellence Award, and was frequently named...

Simon Bardizbanian Esq. is the principal of the firm. He began his legal career as a trial attorney at a large Queens based law firm in 1999. He has personally helped hundreds of accident victims get their medical bills paid, receive re-reimbursement for their lost time from work and has secured lucrative settlements and/or verdicts to compensate them for their pain and suffering. Despite experiencing early success he longed to open his own practice. He wanted to be able to offer all of his clients the individualized attention they needed and deserved. He hopes to...

Ira Cooper graduated from Hofstra Law School and was admitted to the New York Bar in 1975. In addition to his 40 years practicing as an attorney in New York, Mr. Cooper has distinguished himself as a leader in Landlord & Tenant Litigation having formerly acted as the President of the Housing Court Bar Association. Mr. Cooper has also been a Lecturer at the New School for Social Research; a Member of the Civil Court Committee of the New York City Bar Association; a Member of the Landlord/Tenant Committee of the New York State Bar Association; and a Lecturer...

Law practice concentrates in the areas of Wills, Trusts & Estates; Contested Probate & Administration of Estates; Real Estate Contracts & Closings, including Residential Homes, Condos & Coops, Apartment Buildings, Mixed Use Residential-Commercial and Taxpayers; Contested & Uncontested Divorces; Real Estate Claims & Litigation. ELDER LAW PRACTITIONER FOR OVER 20 YEARS. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 44 years. LANGUAGES SPOKEN: English and Spanish PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY: Work diligently and do no harm. Laugh and pray often. Stay humble. PERSONAL BACKGROUND: Born and raised in the South Bronx. Graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School; BA from Fordham University and JD Degree from Franklin Pierce Law Center in...

At the Levin Law Group, our staff is dedicated to providing the highest quality legal advice and counseling to clients throughout New York and New Jersey. We offer extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of Business Law, Elder Law, Probate & Estate Administration, Real Estate Law and Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning.

When faced with a legal question, choosing the right business or real estate law firm is a critical first step in resolving the issue. By choosing the Levin Law Group, you are choosing a firm that:

Provides individualized service that gives its clients confidence and peace of mind
Possesses vast...

Tricia E. Connolly - Attorney | J.D. | M.B.A. |NYPD Sergeant Detective | Marine Corps Veteran Tricia "Trish" Connolly has dedicated two decades of her life to serving the vibrant communities of New York City with the NYPD. She also served over 11 years as a devoted officer in the United States Marine Corps, achieving the rank of Major. Today, she is just as passionately committed to ensuring that legal services are not only affordable, but also accessible, for everyone she supports, striving to make a meaningful difference in their lives. Trish began her law enforcement career on patrol in the 13th...

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Andrew Lamkin is principal in the law firm of Andrew M. Lamkin, P.C., where he focuses his practice in the areas of elder law, estate planning and special needs planning, including Wills and Trusts, Medicaid planning and estate administration. He is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey. Andrew is a member of the New York State Bar Association, Nassau County Bar Association, Suffolk County Bar Association and New Jersey State Bar Association. Andrew is also a member of the Elder Law and Trusts and Estates sections of the Nassau County Bar Association, the Elder Law and Probate...

Cassandra H. P. Donovan is an accomplished Attorney with a comprehensive background in complex civil litigation. She utilizes her diverse professional background and legal experience to represent clients in various phases of the litigation process. Ms. Donovan’s practice currently focuses on business litigation, trusts and estate, family law, civil litigation and insurance defense. Ms. Donovan has an extensive complex litigation background. For more than a decade, Ms. Donovan defended and managed an extensive caseload, on behalf of major corporate clients, in the Upstate New York Asbestos Litigation. Furthermore, Ms. Donovan has successfully defended officers and directors of housing...

Stefan Resnick is a compassionate and experienced estate planning attorney serving clients in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. With nearly a decade of experience at top-tier law firms, Stefan founded his own practice to provide personalized, client-first estate planning solutions. Estate planning can feel overwhelming—especially when it comes to protecting assets, avoiding probate, and creating a lasting legacy. Stefan is known for his ability to simplify complex legal issues and guide clients through every step with clarity and care. Stefan is licensed in NY, NJ, and PA, and has been honored as a Rising Star by his peers in the legal...

Jodi B. Zimmerman focuses her practice on Elder Law and Estate Planning matters including the preparation of Wills, Trusts, Probate and Administration petitions and Guardianships. Ms. Zimmerman brings over 20 years of counseling and business experience to her clients and understands the practice of law is about more than just statutes and rules, it's about the people who need quality representation.
In 1984, Ms. Zimmerman earned her BA in Humanities from Florida Atlantic University and, in 2005 graduated from the Hofstra University School of Law.
Ms. Zimmerman is admitted to practice in the State of New York, as well as the United...