James P. Reduto, Partnertemp

JAMES P. REDUTO graduated from Colby College in Waterville, Maine in 1990 where he received a degree in Government and Russian Studies. He received his law degree from Albany Law School of Union University in 1993 where he was the recipient of the Ira Mark Bloom Estate Planning Prize.

Mr. Reduto joined the firm in 2000 and concentrates his practice in trusts and estates, elder law and real estate.  He has extensive experience in all facets of trusts and estates and represents clients, including high net worth individuals, in estate planning, gift and estate tax planning, special needs planning, and administration of complex trusts and estates.  He is skilled in the preparation of federal and state estate tax, gift tax and fiduciary income tax returns.  Mr. Reduto also represents beneficiaries, executors and trustees in trusts and estates litigation in Surrogates Courts throughout the metropolitan area. 

Mr. Reduto is certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation.  He represents clients in Medicaid eligibility and planning and advises them on the preservation and protection of their assets. He is familiar with the complex rules governing Medicaid eligibility and assists clients in the preparation and filing of applications for Medicaid.

Mr. Reduto has been invited to lecture on the topic of trusts and estates in continuing legal education programs given by the New York State Bar Association, Westchester County Bar Association and National Business Institute.  He has also lectured at Pace University Law School on Elder Law.  He has addressed topics such as estate administration; legal and ethical issues in the storage and transfer of original wills; and exploring various probate issues such as handling claims against the estate.

Mr. Reduto was admitted to the New Jersey Bar in 1993 and the New York Bar in 1994, and is a member of the New York State Bar Association, Westchester County Bar Association, and member and former president of the Northern Westchester Bar Association.  

In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Reduto, who is a USA certified ice hockey official, devotes substantial time in the winter months serving as an “on ice official” at evening and weekend high school matches throughout Westchester and Putnam counties.  He is a Vice President and Board member of the Westchester County Ice Hockey Officials Association, Inc. and a member of the National Ice Hockey Officials Association.

Education:

  • Albany Law School of Union University, Albany, New York
    J.D., 1993
  • Colby College, Waterville Maine
    B.A., 1990, Government and Russian Studies

Admissions:

  • New Jersey, 1993
  • New York, 1994
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of New York
  • United States District Court for the District of New Jersey

Professional Associations and Memberships:

  • New York State Bar Association
    Member, Trusts and Estates Law Section
    Member, Elder Law Section
  • Westchester County Bar Association
    Member, Law Practice Continuity Committee
    Member, Trusts and Estates Section
  • National Elder Law Foundation
    Certified Elder Law Attorney*
  • Northern Westchester Bar Association
    Former President (2002-2003)

*National Elder Law Foundation is not affiliated with any governmental authority.  Certification is not a requirement for the practice of law in New York and does not necessarily indicate greater competence than other attorneys experienced in this field.