Biography
Michael J. Greenberg, P.C.
Known as an attorney with an astute, compassionate, and patient approach, Michael J. Greenberg treats all clients and their wishes with uncompromising respect. Before starting his own law firm, Michael spent nearly a decade working at several prestigious law firms.
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Michael entered Estate Planning and Elder Law after his father was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease. He has first-hand experience with many of the issues his clients face each day.
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Estate Planning and Elder Law is rarely a straightforward process for those with assets to protect and legacies to pass on; the challenges may at first seem unusual and problematic. Michael encounters these cases often and patiently guides individuals and families through the planning process.
Michael also handles the more complex aspects of estate planning, such as business succession, sophisticated trust instruments, generation-skipping transfer tax planning, and fiduciary services.
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Michael is admitted to practice law in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. Michael has been named a Rising Star in Estate Planning and Probate in the Metro Edition of the New York Super Lawyers each year since 2017. New York State recently certified his firm to provide Continuing Education to licensed social workers.
Outside the Practice
Michael serves as the Chair of the Legal Committee of the New York City Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. In this position, he leads a group of attorneys in providing free programming and lectures to the public on legal and long-term care planning for those afflicted with the disease and their loved ones. Michael
recently joined the prestigious Professional Advisory Council of the Calvary Hospital. Michael serves on the Executive Committee of the New York State Bar Association Trusts & Estates Law Section, and the Elder Law and Special Needs Section and is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA).
Finally, Michael speaks to adult education and community groups on protecting assets, preserving legacies, and other aspects of estate and financial planning.
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In his free time, Michael enjoys spending time with his family, and his hobbies include tennis, indoor cycling, and yoga.
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Michael graduated from Williams College and earned his law degree from Emory University.