Brian's cases have been written about in The New York Times, The New York Law Journal, The Villager, Elder Law Answers, and have appeared on NY Radio and CBS News television. He is also a regular editorial contributor to The Senior News on legal issues as well as published in and 50Plus Lifestyles. Brian Raphan frequently gives pro bono lectures throughout New York City, receiving rave reviews, on legal matters facing the elderly. He also writes a Blog on Elder Law: .  

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Based in New York City, one block from Penn Station, RAPHAN LAW PARTNERS, LLP has expertise in Wills, Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate, and all Elder Law issues and has earned a reputation for integrity, results, and respect for its clients. The firm receives consistent praise for its assistance to seniors and their families for their hands-on, personal approach and care. 

Brian leads his talented team of attorney's in the following Practice Areas:

• ​​​​​​Wills & Living Wills,
• Estate Planning & Trusts
• Elder Law​ ​​​
• Probate ​​​
• Alzheimer's Planning
• Medicaid Planning ​
• Asset Protection Trusts ​​​
• Guardianships
• Nursing Home Abuse 
• Bedsore Lawsuits.​Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

Attorneys:

Samantha Benadiba, Esq., Partner

Matthew Carmody, Esq., Partner

Matthew S. Raphan,  Esq., Partner

Michelle Yu, Esq., Partner

Jeffrey G. Abrandt, Esq., Of Counsel

​Each of our esteemed attorneys has special expertise in specific areas of practice, which perfectly complement our firm, and one another.

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Brian A. Raphan, Esq., Founding Partner:

Brian is appointed as Member of the Office of the Court Administration Guardianship Advisory Committee, First Department; Member of the Final Account Subcommittee of the Guardianship Advisory Committee;
Appointed as a Member of the Statewide Judicial Training Subcommittee. 
Appointed by Appellate Division, 1st Department, as a Court Examiner in May 1997. Individually selected and appointed by Surrogate's Court and Supreme Court in various capacities in hundreds of cases.

Admitted to New York State bar in 1989 and New Jersey State bar in 1988. Admitted to U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York 1990; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York 1990; United States Supreme Court 1994.

The firm has also introduced Visiting Lawyer Services. VLS is now available to New Yorkers that are homebound or unable to travel to a lawyer. With VLS our lawyers come to you. There’s no longer a need to coordinate aides, transfers, or transportation as you won’t need it. If witnesses are needed for signing documents we also arrange for them to be with us. Other family members or loved ones may be present as well. This has been very helpful for elder couples–as is often the case with elders, one spouse may be healthy and agile yet the other quite limited.

‘Not being burdened by travel time or hindered by physical ability also allows seniors to focus better on their legal needs. We’ve taken our hands-on approach, compassion, and legal prowess to the next level’ - Brian

Consultations and appointments are available in our COVID-compliant offices, client dwellings, and via Zoom.

Free Consultation for new clients only. 

Also, learn more about issues facing senior New Yorkers on our blog on our website

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