Atty. Raymond M. Planell

Atty. Raymond M. Planell

Mr. Planell is a former member of the Firm’s Executive Committee, and former head of the Trusts & Estates Practice Group.

White Plains White Plains 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About Raymond M. Planell at a glance

Raymond M. Planell is a Counsel based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Bleakley Platt & Schmidt LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on trusts. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York U.S. Tax Court U.S. Claims Court (1976). Educated at Notre Dame Law School (J.D. New, 1975) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships •New York State Bar Association •Westchester County Bar Association. Serands clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Planell is a former member of the Firm’s Executive Committee, and former head of the Trusts & Estates Practice Group
  • His practice includes trust, estate, and tax matters and issues related to the organization and governance of charitable entities and not-for-profit corporations, particularly cemetery corporations
  • Mr. Planell is a former Adjunct Professor at Pace University in Estate Planning and has been a frequent lecturer at bar associations, business groups and charitable organizations
  • Professional Recognition and Community Involvement •Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating: AV Preeminent (5.0 out of 5) •New York Super Lawyers, 2011 to present •The Kensico Cemetery, Director, President and Counsel •New York State Association of Cemeteries, Director •St
  • Mary’s Healthcare System for Children, Director and Vice-Chairman •William & Sylvia Silberstein Foundation, Director •Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating: AV Preeminent (5.0 out of 5) •Chairman of the Board of Kensico Cemetery •St
  • Mary’s Healthcare System for Children, Director and Vice-Chairman

Practice Areas Explained

Raymond M. Planell's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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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 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

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Where is Raymond M. Planell's law office located?
Raymond M. Planell's law practice is located in White Plains, New York. The firm is Bleakley Platt & Schmidt LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Raymond M. Planell handle?
Raymond M. Planell focuses on trusts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Raymond M. Planell practiced law?
Raymond M. Planell has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Raymond M. Planell go to law school?
Raymond M. Planell earned their education at (J.D. New, 1975); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Raymond M. Planell for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Raymond M. Planell received?
Raymond M. Planell's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D. New
Notre Dame Law School
- 1975
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York U.S. Tax Court U.S. Claims Court
Admitted: 1976

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