Fauna Michelle Pappalardo, Estate Planning Attorney in White Plains, New York

Fauna concentrates on estate planning, family law, litigation, prenup, and trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Fauna handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Estate Planning

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• Trusts

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Fauna's primary office is at 222 Bloomingdale Road, Suite 301, White Plains, NY, 10605. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new estate planning attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Fauna usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Fauna discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in estate planning practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Fauna for a estate planning case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Fauna walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Fauna offer a free consultation?

  Fauna charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Fauna's office. Some estate planning attorneys offer free consults — check Fauna's current terms during booking.

• How long do estate planning cases in New York typically take?

  Simple estate planning matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Fauna gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Fauna take my case if I'm outside White Plains?

  Fauna is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Fauna will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Fauna?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Fauna will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Fauna accepting new estate planning clients right now?

  Fauna's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.