James R. Burkett

Bartlett, Pontiff, Stewart & Rhodes, P.C.

Glens Falls, NY

33+ Years Experience

Licensed in 1 State

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About James

Mr. Burkett focuses his practice in Estate Planning and Elder Law, including Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Health Care Proxies, asset preservation, Medicaid planning, guardianship proceedings, and estate administration. He also practices Tax Law and Appellate Practice. Born in Massena, New York, he received his B.A. from the State University of New York at Binghamton in 1988. His J.D. magna cum laude was from Albany Law School of Union University in 1991. He was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1992. He was an Appellate Court Attorney, New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department (1991-1993). He joined the firm in 1993, and has been a principal since 2004. He is a member of the Warren County and New York State Bar Associations. He is a prior Director of The Estate Planning Council of Eastern New York and serves on the Boards of Directors of The Hyde Collection, The SUNY Adirondack Foundation, Adirondack Samaritan Counseling Center and Greater Adirondack Home Aides. He speaks regularly to senior groups on long-term care, advanced directives, and Medicaid. Reported cases include Matter of Hogan v Goodspeed, Matter of Pine Knolls Alliance Church v Zoning Board of Appeals of Town of Moreau, Batease v Batease, Matter of Daniell, II, Abess v Rowland, Matter of Wible, Matter of Maille v Maille.