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Member Of Garden City Firm Recognized 'Lawyer Of The Year'
Overall, nine attorneys with the Russo Law Group were honored for their achievements.
GARDEN CITY, NY — A Garden City law firm has been recognized with three individual awards in the prestigious Best Lawyers rankings.
The Russo Law Group is a leading New York elder law and estate planning firm.
The firm's exceptional achievement includes Marie Elena Puma, earning the exclusive "Lawyer of the Year" designation for Long Island in Trusts and Estates.
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The "Lawyer of the Year" award represents the pinnacle of legal recognition, as Best Lawyers presents this honor to only one lawyer in each practice area and geographic region per edition.
"This recognition reflects our firm's unwavering commitment to providing exceptional legal services to families facing complex elder law and estate planning challenges," said Vincent J. Russo, founding partner of Russo Law Group. "Having our attorneys recognized across all three Best Lawyers categories demonstrates the depth of talent and expertise we've cultivated throughout our practice."
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The firm secured six attorneys in "The Best Lawyers in America 2026 Edition," including Vincent J. Russo and Marie Elena Puma, in both Elder Law and Trusts and Estates, along with Kim Christian, Deanna Eble, Eric J. Einhart and Diana Lattanzio in Elder Law.
Additionally, three attorneys earned recognition in "Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America": Joshua Berzak and Katie Ann Trotta in Real Estate Law and Trusts and Estates, and Lauren Soule in Elder Law and Trusts and Estates.
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