Atty. Andrew Jay Schiff

Atty. Andrew Jay Schiff

Andrew Jay Schiff is a lawyer practicing estates and trusts, estate planning, guardianship and conservatorship and 1 other area of law. Andrew received a S.B. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years.

White Plains White Plains 53 yrs experience 53 year
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About Andrew Jay Schiff at a glance

Andrew Jay Schiff is a Principal based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Offit Kurman. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, tax, poa, and elder law. Admitted to practice in New York (1973), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1973), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1974), and U.S. Tax Court (1976). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1972) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (S.B., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Andrew Jay Schiff is a lawyer practicing estates and trusts, estate planning, guardianship and conservatorship and 1 other area of law
  • Andrew received a S.B. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Andrew practices at Offit Kurman in White Plains, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Andrew Jay Schiff's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Andrew Jay Schiff handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Andrew Jay Schiff is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in New York →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Andrew Jay Schiff is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in New York →

Power of Attorney

Andrew Jay Schiff is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in New York →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Andrew Jay Schiff is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in New York →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in White Plains are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Andrew Jay Schiff

Where is Andrew Jay Schiff's law office located?
Andrew Jay Schiff's law practice is located in White Plains, New York. The firm is Offit Kurman. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Andrew Jay Schiff handle?
Andrew Jay Schiff focuses on trusts, estate planning, tax, poa, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Andrew Jay Schiff practiced law?
Andrew Jay Schiff has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Andrew Jay Schiff go to law school?
Andrew Jay Schiff earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (S.B., 1968).
How can I contact Andrew Jay Schiff for a consultation?
You can contact Andrew Jay Schiff directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Andrew Jay Schiff received?
Andrew Jay Schiff's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1972
S.B.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1976

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