About Ellyn
Ellyn S. Kravitz: Elder Law and Trusts & Estates Attorney in Brooklyn, New York
As a partner at Abrams Fensterman LLP, Ellyn S. Kravitz is an authority on issues affecting adults with disabilities and our senior population. She specializes in elder law, special needs planning, estate planning, estate administration, and guardianships. Recognized as one of the Top Women Attorneys by the New York Times Magazine since 2012, she has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® for eight consecutive editions (in Elder Law) and was honored with the distinction of Lawyer of the Year for Elder Law in New York City.
Practice Areas
- Elder Law
- Trials & Litigation
Ellyn holds a Juris Doctor degree from the New England School of Law and an LL.M. in Estate Planning from the University of Miami.
Awards and Recognitions
- Super Lawyer, 2009-present
- Totals 8 Editions of Best Lawyers in America, Elder Law Practice Area (since 2015)
- Lawyer of the Year for 2022, Elder Law in New York City (by Thomson Reuters Company as recognized by American Bar Association and accredited by National Elder Law Foundation)
Firms
- Abrams Fensterman LLP, where she is a partner and has been practicing for over 15 years.
Ellyn is an active member of the New York State Bar Association, serving on multiple committees including the Elder Law Section, Trusts & Estates Section, and Guardianship Committee. She was also a former Board Member at the Estate Planning Council of New York City, Inc., and currently serves as Vice Co-Chair of the Brooklyn Bar Association’s Elder Law Committee.
Education
- B.A. from the University of Michigan, 1985
- J.D. from the New England School of Law, 1989
- L.L.M., Estate Planning, from the University of Miami, 1990
Ellyn is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and the New York State Chapter of NAELA. She has provided input to state and national programs addressing legal, financial and other related matters involving persons with disabilities and our senior population.
