Legal Solutions for You,
Your Family & Your Business
Diane Ciccone
The Law Office of Diane Ciccone
770 Broadway
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 227-1489 | Fax: (646) 218-4680
Making Knowledgeable Decisions for Each Client's Future
Legal Topic
Wills, Trusts & Estates
Preferred New Clients
I prefer to handle cases involving family law, preparation of wills and probate estates.
Sub-Categories
Wills, Trusts & Estates
- Nolo Document Review
- Auto Accident & Property Claims
- Bad Faith
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Property & Casualty
- Shareholder Disputes
- Estate Taxes & Gift Taxes
- Income Taxes
- Negotiating IRS Payments & Settlements
- Power of Attorney
- Property Taxes
- Sales Taxes & Use Taxes
- Drafting Trusts
- Drafting Wills
- Estate Administration
- Estate Planning
- Living Trusts
- Living Wills
- Probate
- Guardianship
- Power of Attorney
- Business Succession Planning
- Special Needs Trust
- Supplemental Needs Trust
- Revocable Trust & Irrevocable Trust
Bar Admissions
NY, Jan 1979
Bar Number: 1642982
Other Court Admissions
New York State Courts, 1979.
Association Memberships
New York State Bar Association.
Continuing Education
I attend continuing legal education seminars on topics of family law, special education, ethics, evidence, securities, arbitration, and probate.
Example Cases
I regularly handle will preparation and transfer of assets as well as probate of estates.
Education
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
Hofstra School of Law
City:
Hempstead
State:
NY
Year:
1977
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
New York
Firm Focus and History
I started the firm in 1989 and have been in private practice ever since.
My practice focuses on wills, estates, and trusts. I also handle matrimonial cases and personal injury as well.
Previous Employment Summary
• Law Office of Diane Ciccone
1989 to present
Maintain private law practice, focusing broadly on family law, personal injury, estate planning and small business. Of counsel to Mirkin & Gordan, P.C.; Outside Counsel Panel: New York City Transit Authority
• Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edeleman & Dicker
Senior Trial Associate
1986-1989
Trial litigation: medical malpractice and general liability insurance.
• New York City Transit Authority
Associate General Counsel
1983-1986
Trial litigation: Personal Injury.
• New York State Department of Law
Labor Bureau
Assistant Attorney General
1981-1983
Appellate Practice: Workers' Compensation
• Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County
Law Assistant
1980-1981
• Family Court of the State of New York, Kings and New York County
Law Assistant
1978 -1980
Activities and Awards
I do arbitrations for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the National Arbitration Forum and the National Futures Association. I'm also an administrative law judge for two state agencies.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I believe that a person should become familiar and knowledgeable in the areas of law that affect or may affect them. I welcome clients who do research and asks questions to become informed and able to make decisions.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
Yes, it is important that a client's voice is expressed in any document when practicable. I try to make sure that the documents are technically correct, expressing the true desire of the client and has his or her best interests in mind.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I often will coach people for whatever reason who can not afford an attorney or if it is easier and more cost-effective to represent themselves. I will provide them with the pros and cons as necessary.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
This profession offers a way to be socially proactive. Additionally, my line of work also matches my personality since I am analytical and inquisitive. The desire to positively impact people's lives and the legal process makes being a lawyer a perfect fit for me.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
Every place I've been, I've learned the value and importance of listening. Because I'm working in the area of family law, where one is not dealing with abstracts but rather the everyday impact that court proceedings have on lives, I try to approach my cases from that standpoint. I am able to handle cases from a more human perspective. Doing matrimonial work showed me that it is important to empower parties so they can resolve their own problems down the line. I've also learned that despite the difficulty of many family law proceedings, it is important to get through the process quickly for the sake of saving clients money and helping family members involved.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I wanted to practice where I could have a positive influence on people in concrete ways. I like to help individuals solve problems.
What do you like best about your career?
I am able to have a positive impact on people's lives. I like to empower people in such a way that they that can resolve their own problems or understand their rights.
Tell us about your law firm:
I'm a solo practitioner, but I do have relationships with other lawyers who can assist if the need should arise.
What are your strengths and style?
I am an active listener and try to get through the process as quickly and effectively as possible.
Personal Interests:
I am passionate about history, so I do a lot historical research. I have a blog on current events and have started to work on documentary filmmaking. I think it's important for us to honor and cherish people who came before us who lived in such a way that our lives are better today.
Fax
(646) 218-4680
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
No
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
For review of these documents, the cost is $250.
Hourly Rates
$250 per hour.
Free Initial Consultation?
The initial consultation is $250, but if the client retains me, I absorb that charge into the rest of the fees.
Typical Retainer
I have standard retainer agreements which vary depending on the case at hand.
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