Atty. Jay P. Quartararo
Mr. Quartararo is a tax attorney and manages the firm’s tax, trusts, estate planning and estates practice.
Taxation & More Attorney · Serving Riverhead, NY · 32+ Years Experience
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About Jay P. Quartararo at a Glance
Jay P. Quartararo is a Senior Partner based in Riverhead, New York, practicing at Twomey Latham Shea Kelley Dubin Quartararo Llp. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in New York (1994) and U.S. Tax Court (1994). Educated at Gonzaga University School of Law (J.D., 1993) and St. Thomas Aquinas College (B.S., 1990). Serves clients in Riverhead, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jay P. Quartararo
- Mr. Quartararo is a tax attorney and manages the firm’s tax, trusts, estate planning and estates practice
- His practice emphasizes taxation, estate planning and administration, pension and retirement planning, business succession planning, and elder law and long-term care planning
- His Masters of Law in Taxation enables him to effectively counsel individuals, businesses, estates and charitable organizations on the implementation of various income and estate tax saving strategies
- Mr. Quartararo has prepared numerous comprehensive wills, trusts and estate plans for clients of significant and modest means in order to minimum estate taxes, effectively manage assets and provide for the orderly succession of property, including closely held and family businesses
- Mr. Quartararo administers estates and trusts in Surrogates Court and has represented taxpayers in connection with Internal Revenue Service audits
- In addition, he has negotiated and structured various business transactions, and has prepared various pension and deferred compensation plans
- He has acted as tax counsel to trust and estate departments of banks and other financial institutions
- Mr. Quartararo frequently lectures in his area of practice
- Mr. Quartararo holds a B.S
- Degree from St. Thomas Aquinas College (Cum Laude, 1990), a J.D
- Degree from Gonzaga University School of Law (Magna Cum Laude, 1993) and a Masters of Law in Taxation from New York University School of Law (1995)
- While at law school, he served as an Editor of the Law Review and was a recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award
- He is also a member of the Suffolk County Estate Planning Counsel
Practice Areas Explained
Jay P. Quartararo's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jay P. Quartararo handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Riverhead.
Wills in Riverhead
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Trusts in Riverhead
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Probate in Riverhead
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Employment Law in Riverhead
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Business & Corporate Law in Riverhead
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Riverhead
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 Riverhead 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.
Riverhead Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Riverhead-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 Riverhead Choose Jay P. Quartararo
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 Jay P. Quartararo's practice in the field of wills, trusts, probate, employment, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jay P. Quartararo brings 32+ 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 New York and U.S. Tax Court, Jay P. Quartararo can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wills, trusts, and probate, Jay P. Quartararo can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Riverhead
A Riverhead-based practice means Jay P. Quartararo 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 Jay P. Quartararo Handles in Riverhead
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