Maureen Rothschild Ditata, Elder Law Attorney in Garden City, New York
Over 47 years of legal practice · focused on Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Health Care
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Garden City, NY
Practicing elder law in Garden City since 1979.
- 47+
- Years practicing
- 4
- Bar admissions
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Maureen Rothschild Ditata is a member based in Garden City, NY. The practice focuses on Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Health Care. Maureen has over 47 years of legal experience.
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- Garden City, NY
- Experience
- over 47 years
- Known for
- Elder Law · Estate Planning · Health Care
- Handles Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Health Care matters from Garden City, NY.
- Over 47 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Maureen Rothschild Ditata: Maureen Rothschild Ditata is a member based in Garden City, NY. The practice focuses on Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Health Care. Maureen has over 47 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Maureen Rothschild Ditata
Maureen concentrates on elder law, estate planning, health care, poa, and probate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Maureen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Elder Law
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Estate Planning
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Health Care
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POA
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Probate
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Trusts
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Wills
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Elder Law cases in Garden City, New York
Maureen takes elder law matters in Garden City, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Maureen agrees to represent you.
Estate Planning cases in Garden City, New York
Maureen takes estate planning matters in Garden City, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Maureen agrees to represent you.
Health Care cases in Garden City, New York
Maureen takes health care matters in Garden City, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Maureen agrees to represent you.
POA cases in Garden City, New York
Maureen takes poa matters in Garden City, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Maureen agrees to represent you.
Probate cases in Garden City, New York
Maureen takes probate matters in Garden City, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Maureen agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Maureen Rothschild Ditata — Over 47 years of New York elder law experience
Maureen Rothschild Ditata is a member based in Garden City, NY. The practice focuses on Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Health Care. Maureen has over 47 years of legal experience.
Ms. Maureen Rothschild Ditata is a lawyer practicing probate, power of attorney, wills & living wills and 7 other areas of law. Maureen received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years. Maureen practices in Garden City, NY.
How Maureen handles elder law matters
Ms. Maureen Rothschild Ditata is a lawyer practicing probate, power of attorney, wills & living wills and 7 other areas of law. Maureen received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years. Maureen practices in Garden City, NY.
The kind of cases Maureen takes
Maureen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for elder law, estate planning, and health care matters in Garden City and the surrounding New York area.
Credentials
Maureen Rothschild Ditata's legal education and bar admissions
St. John's University
J.D. · 1978
State University of New York at Buffalo
B.A. · 1974
Jurisdictions
Maureen's state bar admissions
U.S. Court of Appeal
1987 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1979 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1979 · ACTIVE
New York
1979 · ACTIVE
Maureen studied at J.D. in St. John's University and B.A. in State University of New York at Buffalo.
Law school and academic background
Maureen completed J.D. in St. John's University and B.A. in State University of New York at Buffalo. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Maureen runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Maureen's professional memberships and bar associations
Nassau County, Suffolk County and New York State Bar Associations National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
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Locations
Maureen Rothschild Ditata's office in Garden City
Maureen's primary office is at 310 Old Country Road Suite 101, Garden City, NY, 11530. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Maureen Rothschild Ditata — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new elder law attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Maureen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Maureen charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Maureen's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Maureen will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a elder law attorney in Garden City, New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many elder law matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Maureen
Maureen discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in elder law practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every elder law matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Maureen confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Maureen's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many elder law practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Maureen Rothschild Ditata
How much does it cost to hire Maureen for a elder law case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Maureen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Maureen offer a free consultation?
Maureen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Maureen's office. Some elder law attorneys offer free consults — check Maureen's current terms during booking.
How long do elder law cases in New York typically take?
Simple elder law 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. Maureen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Maureen take my case if I'm outside Garden City?
Maureen 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 — Maureen 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 Maureen?
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. Maureen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Maureen accepting new elder law clients right now?
Maureen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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