Atty. Robert Harper
Robert Harper is an estates, trusts, and guardianship litigator who advises individuals, families, charities, and corporate fiduciaries. Appearing before the Surrogate’s Court and the Supreme Court, Rob handles a wide range of proceedings including will and trust contests, contested accounting proceedings, contested guardianship proceedings, marital agreement challenges, fiduciary removal applications and surcharges, asset turnover proceedings, and more.
Litigation - Trusts and Estates Attorney · Serving Uniondale, NY
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About Robert Harper at a Glance
Robert Harper is a trusts attorney based in Uniondale, New York, practicing at Farrell Fritz PC. Educated at Hofstra University (J.D., 2007). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026). Serves clients in Uniondale, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Harper
- Robert Harper is an estates, trusts, and guardianship litigator who advises individuals, families, charities, and corporate fiduciaries
- Appearing before the Surrogate’s Court and the Supreme Court, Rob handles a wide range of proceedings including will and trust contests, contested accounting proceedings, contested guardianship proceedings, marital agreement challenges, fiduciary removal applications and surcharges, asset turnover proceedings, and more
- He also has experience as a court-appointed guardian ad litem and mediator in Surrogate’s Court proceedings
- Rob provides practical and smart advice aimed at helping clients negotiate outside of the courts if possible, but if litigation is unavoidable, he adeptly sees them through the entire process with care
- In addition to his work with Farrell Fritz, Rob is a special professor of law at Hofstra University School of Law and coaches Hofstra’s moot court teams
- With a vast background as a practitioner and professor, Rob is a frequent lecturer on trusts and estates topics and a contributor to the firm’s New York Trusts & Estates Litigation blog
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Robert Harper's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Harper handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Uniondale.
Trusts in Uniondale
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Uniondale
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 Uniondale 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.
Uniondale Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Uniondale-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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Why Clients in Uniondale Choose Robert Harper
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 Robert Harper's practice in the field of trusts.
Focused Trusts Practice
Concentrating on trusts means Robert Harper's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Uniondale
A Uniondale-based practice means Robert Harper attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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