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Michael Wagner
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Michael Wagner

4.4
12 reviews

158 Orange Avenue, Walden, NY 12586 + 1 location

Estate Planning, Elder Law, Medicaid Divestiture and 1 more

About Michael Wagner

Michael Wagner is senior counsel concentrating in elder law and estate planning.

Michael received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 2009 from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, with a major in History.

Michael received his Juris Doctor in 2012 from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis.

Michael was born and raised in Sullivan County and he is eager to be back in his community.

Michael strives for a transparent approach that values each client and keeps them well-informed about every step of the planning process. He enjoys getting to know clients and their families and helping them design the most effective plans. Michael concentrates in planning for estate taxes, Medicaid divestiture, and estate administration. He has spent his entire legal career practicing elder law and estate planning, designing hundreds of trust-based plans for clients with varying objectives and net worth.

Michael is a graduate from the Leadership Orange Class of 2019.

Michael is also an experienced instructor of continuing education for attorneys and real estate brokers.

Outside of work, Michael enjoys film, hiking and dogs.

Past Employment Positions

• Chaves & Perlowitz, LLP – Director of Elder Law & Estate Planning

• Ettinger Law Firm – associate attorney

 

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May 22, 2024
Hired Attorney Michael Wagner

Exploited a very difficult time in my family’s life. Michael was manipulative, as well as deceitful. We came to find out that there were strategizing sessions in which he would invite other lawyers into discuss our case, and then they would plan on how to Exploit the situation for further charges. Avoid this lawyer at all costs. He’s an awful human being.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Elder Law
  • Other 2
    • Medicaid Divestiture
    • Wills and Trusts

Practice Details

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    English
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
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  • Firm Information
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    Partner
    Firm Name
    J&G Law, LLP
  • Additional Links
    https://www.jglaw.law/attorneys/partners/michael-wagner/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2013, New York
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Washington University School of Law
    Class of 2012
    J.D.
    Dean’s List: Fall 2009; Fall 2010; Fall 2011; Spring 2012
    Other Education
    Duke University, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
    Class of 2009
    B.A.
    History

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Partner at J&G Law, LLP
4.4
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158 Orange AvenueWalden, NY 12586U.S.A.

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Fax: 845-778-5173

540 BroadwayMonticello, NY 12701U.S.A.

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