Atty. Caitlin Scheir
Caitlin G. Scheir began her career as an associate in a White Plains law firm concentrating in estate litigation, trusts and estates, estate planning and administration, guardianships, guardianship litigation and real estate.
Estate Litigation & More Attorney · Serving White Plains, NY · 19+ Years Experience
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About Caitlin Scheir at a Glance
Caitlin Scheir is an Of Counsel based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Murtagh, Cossu, Venditti & Castro-Blanco, LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (2007), New York (2008), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2012). Educated at Pace University School of Law (J.D., 2007) and Pennsylvania State University (B.A. International, 2002). Active member of New York State Bar Association Westchester County Bar Association Westchester County Women’s Bar Association. Serves clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Caitlin Scheir
- Caitlin G. Scheir began her career as an associate in a White Plains law firm concentrating in estate litigation, trusts and estates, estate planning and administration, guardianships, guardianship litigation and real estate
- In 2009 she co-founded a law practice with an emphasis on wills, trusts and estates
- Caitlin joined Gaines, Novick, Ponzini, Cossu & Venditti, LLP, in March 2011, and her current practice is concentrated in the areas of estate planning, estate administration, Medicaid planning, elder law and real estate transactions
- While attending Pace University School of Law, she interned with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York
- She is licensed to practice law in New York and Connecticut
Professional Affiliation
New York State Bar Association Westchester County Bar Association Westchester County Women’s Bar Association
Practice Areas Explained
Caitlin Scheir's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Caitlin Scheir handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in White Plains.
Trusts in White Plains
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Estate Planning & Probate in White Plains
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Estate & Trust Litigation in White Plains
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in White Plains
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 venue, 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.
White Plains Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a White Plains-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in White Plains Choose Caitlin Scheir
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Caitlin Scheir's practice in the field of trusts, estate planning, and estate litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Caitlin Scheir brings 19+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Connecticut, New York, and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, Caitlin Scheir can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, estate planning, and estate litigation, Caitlin Scheir can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in White Plains
A White Plains-based practice means Caitlin Scheir attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Caitlin Scheir Handles in White Plains
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