Elder Law & Estate Planning Attorneys, Cairo NY
Esslie & Frenia, P.C., is a small, focused law practice that provides hands-on representation to people in the Catskills Region and throughout New York state. Our approach is personal: when you turn to us, you can trust that you will work directly with the experienced lawyers you hired.
Our law firm combines the work of two lawyers: Michael Esslie and Denise Frenia Esslie. We each bring more than 14 years of experience to the practice of law. As a husband and wife team, we work together to achieve the best possible results for our clients in areas of law, including estate planning and elder law, probate, real estate, other civil litigation and DWI defense.
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Michael W. Esslie, Partner
Location: Cairo, New York
Email: esslieandfrenia@yahoo.com
After graduating from law school, Michael opened his law practice in Cairo, New York. In addition to practicing law, Michael is very active in the community. He founded the Northern Catskill Youth Association, Inc. which promotes sports and youth activities. Additionally, he served as a Town Councilman for the Town of Cairo. Michael donates a great deal of time to non-profits, and, serves on the board of the Northeast Regional Land Trust, Inc. which promotes the protection of natural resources in the Catskills.
Areas of Practice:
Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Medicaid Planning & Applications, Real Estate, Probate, Corporate Formations/Business Agreements
Bar Admissions: New York, 1999
Education:
Albany Law School of Union University, Albany, New York
J.D. - 1998
University at Albany, The State University of New York, Albany, New York
B.A. - 1994
Major: Criminal Justice
Professional Associations and Memberships:
New York State Bar Association
Pro Bono Activities:
Northeast Regional Land Trust, 2010 - Present
Northern Catskill Youth Association, Inc., 1998 - 2001
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Denise Frenia Esslie, Partner
Location: Cairo, New York
Email: esslieandfrenia@yahoo.com
Areas of Practice:
Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, POA, Probate, Real Estate Closings, Corporate Formations
Bar Admissions:
New York, 1999
Education:
Albany Law School of Union University, Albany, New York
J.D. - 1998
Siena College, Loudonville, New York
B.A. cum laude - 1995
Major: History
Past Employment Positions:
John P. Kingsley, P.C., Associate Attorney, 1999 - 2002
Civil Service Employee's Association, Law Clerk, 1996 - 1998
Pro Bono Activities:
Northern Catskill Youth Association, Inc., 1998 - 2001
Fraternities/Sororities:
Phi Alpha Theta
