Basic Profile Info
- Name: Joseph A. Bollhofer
- Experience: 40 years of experience
- Practice Summary: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate ...
- Jurisdictions: New Jersey, New York
- Website: http://bollhoferlaw.com/4901.html
Education
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Fordham University School of Law
J.D. (1984) | Law (1981 - 1984)
Honors: Top 25% Full academic scholarship Sr. year -
State University of New York - Stony Brook
B.A. (1981) | Social Sciences Interdisciplinary/Law emphasis (1977 - 1981)
Experience
- President: Downstate Title Agency, Inc. (1997 - Current)
- President: Law Office of Joseph A. Bollhofer, P.C. (1989 - Current)
Associations
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA): Member (2011 - Current)
- New York State Bar Association: Member (1985 - Current)
- Suffolk County Bar Association: Member (1985 - Current)
Jurisdictions
- New Jersey (Since 1984)
- New York (Since 1984)
Fees
- Contingent Fees In personal injury matters
Practice Areas
- Elder Law
- Estate Planning: Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Probate: Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Real Estate Law: Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Business Law: Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Personal Injury: Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Contact Info
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Biography
Mr. Bollhofer is a lawyer and serves as the President of the legal firm of Joseph A. Bollhofer, P.C. located in St. James, NY. He holds licenses to practice law in both New York and New Jersey. Mr. Bollhofer earned his bachelor's degree from Stony Brook University and obtained his law degree from Fordham University School of Law. Specializing in Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Business Planning, with a focus on asset transfer and Medicaid applications, Mr. Bollhofer has been practicing law in these areas since 1985. He frequently conducts seminars on these legal topics for various community, professional, and continuing education organizations. He is affiliated with the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), as well as the Elder Law, Estates and Trusts, and Real Property Sections of the New York State Bar Association, and the Elder Law, Surrogate’s Court, and Real Estate Committees of the Suffolk County Bar Association. Additionally, Mr. Bollhofer handles real estate matters, representing buyers, sellers, and lenders, and holds the position of vice-president and general counsel at Downstate Title Agency, Inc. Serving the needs of local residents and businesses since 1985, his expert counsel on estate planning, Medicaid planning, elder law, and real estate has been featured in various publications, including Newsday. Actively engaged in community initiatives, Mr. Bollhofer has held leadership roles in organizations such as the Smithtown Alumni Association, the Smithtown Rotary Club (2010-11), the Smithtown Township Arts Council, and the St. James Chamber of Commerce. A lifelong resident of Smithtown, St. James, and Head of the Harbor, Mr. Bollhofer remains deeply committed to his community.