Thomas Sciacca Esq.
Education
New York University School of Law, LL.M. (taxation) expected May 2010
Pace University School of Law, J.D. (cum laude) May 2003
Distinction: Julian Hyman Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Trusts & Estates
Executive Productions Editor, Pace Law Review (note published)
University at Albany, State University of New York, B.A. August 1999
Relevant Experience
Former Associate Attorney with boutique midtown law firm focusing its practice on Trusts & Estates and Elder Law.
Solo practitioner May 2007-March 2009.
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Paralegal Studies at New York University's School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS), teaching Wills, Trusts & Estates, Advanced Trusts & Estates, Ethics, Research & Writing, and Introduction to the Law.
Professional Associations
New York State Bar Association (NYSBA)
Member: Trusts & Estates Section
New York County Lawyers Association (NYCLA)
Member: Estates & Trusts Committee
LGBT Issues Committee
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Law Association of Greater New York (LeGaL)
Member: Judiciary Committee
Out Professionals
Pro bono activities
Volunteer attorney for monthly legal clinic for SAGE, providing free one-on-one legal counseling for LGBT senior citizens on a variety of issues.
Seminars
Tom has participated in a variety of seminars dealing with issues including: (1) Wills, Trusts, and Estates, (2) Health Care Proxies and Living Wills, (3) sophisticated tax planning, (4) planning for parents with disabled minor and adult children, (5) planning for members of the LGBT community, (6) planning for incapacity using a Durable General Power of Attorney, (7) guardianships for disabled children and adults, and (8) various Elder Law topics, including Medicaid and sheltering one's assets against long-term care costs.
Tom is available to participate in seminars upon request.
Languages
In addition to English, Tom is conversant in American Sign Language (ASL), and has conducted individual client interactions and group seminars in ASL.
David A. Caraway, Esq.
Admissions
The United States District Court of New York Southern District
July 1996
The United States District Court of New York Eastern District
July 1996
The Bar of New York State
September 1995
Education
University of Iowa, College of Law 1994
Doctor of Jurisprudence with Distinction, Iowa City, Iowa
International Law 1992
EEC, Comparative Corporate and International Law Studies, Arcachon, France
Central College of Pella 1991
B.A. Magna Cum Laude with Honors, Political Science and French, Alpha Zeta Mu, Pella, Iowa
La Sorbonne 1989-1990
Advanced Language and Civilization Studies, Paris, France
Merida 1988
Spanish Language and Civilization Studies, Yucatan, Mexico
Professional Associations
New York State Bar Association (NYSBA)
Member: Trusts & Estates Section Elderlaw Section
New York County Lawyers Association
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Law Association of Greater New York (LeGaL)
Member: Judiciary Committee
Languages
French Fluency
Spanish Translation Available
Other
NYC & Boston Marathons
Chelsea Reformed Democrats
Front Runners New York
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