Atty. Heena Shaikh

Atty. Heena Shaikh

Heena Shaikh is a lawyer practicing elder law, trust planning, probate and 4 other areas of law. Heena received a B.S. degree from Arizona State University in 1999, and has been licensed for 21 years.

New York New York 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Heena Shaikh at a glance

Heena Shaikh is a trusts, probate, estate planning, and elder law attorney based in New York, New York. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in New York (2005) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (2005). Educated at Albany Law School (J.D., 2004) and Arizona State University (B.S. Economics, 1999). Provides legal services in English German and Urdu German. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Heena Shaikh is a lawyer practicing elder law, trust planning, probate and 4 other areas of law
  • Heena received a B.S. degree from Arizona State University in 1999, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Heena practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Heena Shaikh's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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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.

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Elder Law

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

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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 New York 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 Heena Shaikh

Where is Heena Shaikh's law office located?
Heena Shaikh's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Heena Shaikh handle?
Heena Shaikh focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Heena Shaikh practiced law?
Heena Shaikh has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
What languages does Heena Shaikh speak?
Heena Shaikh provides legal services in English German, Urdu German. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did Heena Shaikh go to law school?
Heena Shaikh earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.S. Economics, 1999).
How can I contact Heena Shaikh for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Albany Law School
- 2004
B.S. Economics
Arizona State University
- 1999

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 2005

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