Joann D’Emilio -

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Joann D’Emilio -

JOANN D’EMILIO is an associate attorney with Kommer Bave & Ollman LLP. She is a graduate of Cornell University (B.S. with Distinction) and St. John’s University School of Law (J.D. cum laude). She is admitted to practice in the State of New York, and the United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. Since 2007, Ms. D’Emilio’s practice has focused on Trusts and Estates, and Elder Law and Special Needs matters. Ms. D’Emilio has lectured on Medicaid law and Probate administration for the National Business Institute. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association Trusts and Estates Section, and Elder Law Section, and a member of the Westchester County Bar Association. She is also a Trustee of the Village of Ardsley, New York.

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