May Glazer, Estate Planning Attorney in Verbank, New York
Over 58 years of legal practice · focused on Estate Planning, Family Law, and Trusts · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
MemberatGlazer & Gottlieb
Verbank, NY
Practicing estate planning in Verbank since 1968.
- 58+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 5
- Bar admissions
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May Glazer is a member based in Verbank, NY. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, Family Law, and Trusts. May has over 58 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Glazer & Gottlieb. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Verbank, NY
- Experience
- over 58 years
- Known for
- Estate Planning · Family Law · Trusts
- Handles Estate Planning, Family Law, and Trusts matters from Verbank, NY.
- Over 58 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About May Glazer: May Glazer is a member based in Verbank, NY. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, Family Law, and Trusts. May has over 58 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Glazer & Gottlieb. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters May takes on
May concentrates on estate planning, family law, trusts, and wills. Each area below outlines the kind of case May handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Estate Planning
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Estate Planning cases in Verbank, New York
May takes estate planning matters in Verbank, 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 May agrees to represent you.
Family Law cases in Verbank, New York
May takes family law matters in Verbank, 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 May agrees to represent you.
Trusts cases in Verbank, New York
May takes trusts matters in Verbank, 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 May agrees to represent you.
Wills cases in Verbank, New York
May takes wills matters in Verbank, 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 May agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet May Glazer — estate planning lawyer in Verbank
May Glazer is a member based in Verbank, NY. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, Family Law, and Trusts. May has over 58 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Glazer & Gottlieb. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
May Glazer is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts and estates, family law and 1 other area of law. May received a degree from Brookln Law School, and has been licensed for 58 years. May practices at Glazer & Gottlieb in Verbank, NY.
May's approach to estate planning cases
May Glazer is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts and estates, family law and 1 other area of law. May received a degree from Brookln Law School, and has been licensed for 58 years. May practices at Glazer & Gottlieb in Verbank, NY.
The kind of cases May takes
May reviews new inquiries case-by-case for estate planning, family law, and trusts matters in Verbank and the surrounding New York area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Brooklyn Law School
J.D. New · 1968
Brookln Law School Hunter College Of The City University Of New York
B.A. · 1987
Jurisdictions
May's state bar admissions
U.S. Court of Appeal
1977 · ACTIVE
U.S. Tax Court
1971 · ACTIVE
New York
1968 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1968 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1968 · ACTIVE
May studied at J.D. New in Brooklyn Law School and B.A. in Brookln Law School Hunter College Of The City University Of New York.
Law school and academic background
May completed J.D. New in Brooklyn Law School and B.A. in Brookln Law School Hunter College Of The City University Of New York. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice May runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
May has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
May's professional memberships and bar associations
The Association of the Bar of the City of New York (Member, Committee on Sex and the Law, 1972-1975) New York State Bar Association (Member, Family Law and Trusts and Estates Sections) New York Women's Bar Association
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Locations
May Glazer's office in Verbank
May's primary office is at 9 Verbank Club Rd., Verbank, NY, 12585-5118. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of May Glazer — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of May. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing estate planning attorneys in Verbank.
5.0
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How to hire May Glazer — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new estate planning attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with May usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
May charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain May'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; May will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a estate planning attorney in Verbank, New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many estate planning 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 May
May 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.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every estate planning 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. May confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
May's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many estate planning practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about May Glazer
How much does it cost to hire May for a estate planning case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. May walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does May offer a free consultation?
May charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain May's office. Some estate planning attorneys offer free consults — check May'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. May gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can May take my case if I'm outside Verbank?
May 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 — May 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 May?
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. May will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is May accepting new estate planning clients right now?
May'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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