Atty. Melissa Goikhman

Atty. Melissa Goikhman

Melissa Goikhman is a lawyer practicing estate planning, wills & living wills, guardianship and 2 other areas of law. Melissa received a degree from Brooklyn Law School, and has been licensed for 16 years.

New York New York 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Melissa Goikhman at a glance

Melissa Goikhman is a trusts, estate planning, poa, and elder law attorney based in New York, New York. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Admitted to practice in New York (2010). Educated at Brooklyn Law School Juris Doctor (—) and Brooklyn Law School (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Melissa Goikhman is a lawyer practicing estate planning, wills & living wills, guardianship and 2 other areas of law
  • Melissa received a degree from Brooklyn Law School, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Melissa practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa Goikhman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melissa Goikhman 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.

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Power of Attorney

Melissa Goikhman 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.

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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

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Where is Melissa Goikhman's law office located?
Melissa Goikhman's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Goikhman handle?
Melissa Goikhman focuses on trusts, estate planning, poa, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Melissa Goikhman practiced law?
Melissa Goikhman has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
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Education

Brooklyn Law School Juris Doctor
- In Progress
Brooklyn Law School
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2010

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