Joy A. Blumkin, Lawyer at Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP

Joy A. Blumkin, Of Counsel Attorney
Estate Planning & Wills, Trusts, Charitable Giving, & Tax Planning, Probate and Trust & Estate Administration, Elder Law & Guardianships

Phone:(607) 277-7286
Address: Gateway Center - Suite 403, 401 E. State Street, Ithaca, NY 14850

Law Firm:	Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP
Lawyer:	Joy A. Blumkin
Phone:	(607) 277-7286
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Lawyer Title:	Of Counsel
Practice Areas:	Estate Planning & Wills, Trusts, Charitable Giving, & Tax Planning, Probate and Trust & Estate Administration, Elder Law & Guardianships
Bio:	CV Notable \| Ms. Blumkin became Of Counsel to Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP in 2017 where she focuses her practice in the areas of Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate & Estate Administration. A graduate of Emory University School of Law, Ms. Blumkin has been practicing law in Ithaca for over 30 years. She established her own firm in 1991, which later became Blumkin & Finlay, LLP, when Marcie A. Finlay joined the firm, and subsequently became Blumkin, Finlay & Bixler, LLP when Elizabeth Bixler joined the firm as well. Ms. Blumkin has taught at Cornell Law School, both in the Cornell Legal Aid Clinic and as an adjunct professor of Estate Planning. Ms. Blumkin is very active in the community, having served on numerous boards, including Foodnet, Hospicare, Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund (past president), Lifelong (past Secretary and HICAP counselor), and City of Ithaca Board of Zoning Appeals (past president). She currently serves as an active board member of Temple Beth-El Sisterhood. She is a member of the New York State and Tompkins County Bar Associations.
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College:	Cornell University, Class of 1974, B.S.
Law School:	Emory University, , School of Law, Class of 1980, J.D.
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Languages:	English

Lawyer Joy A. Blumkin, graduated from Cornell University, Class of 1974, B.S. Emory University, , School of Law, Class of 1980, J.D., is now employed by Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP at Gateway Center - Suite 403, 401 E. State Street Ithaca, NY 14850.Joy A. Blumkin is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Joy A. Blumkin as your lawyer, you should consider whether Joy A. Blumkin offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Joy A. Blumkin has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Joy A. Blumkin's office is located at Ithaca, NY, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Joy A. Blumkin's practice areas include Estate Planning & Wills, Trusts, Charitable Giving, & Tax Planning, Probate and Trust & Estate Administration, Elder Law & Guardianships.

Joy A. Blumkin's college and law school education includes Cornell University, Class of 1974, B.S., Emory University, , School of Law, Class of 1980, J.D.. Other biographical background includes CV Notable | Ms. Blumkin became Of Counsel to Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP in 2017 where she focuses her practice in the areas of Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate & Estate Administration. A graduate of Emory University School of Law, Ms. Blumkin has been practicing law in Ithaca for over 30 years. She established her own firm in 1991, which later became Blumkin & Finlay, LLP, when Marcie A. Finlay joined the firm, and subsequently became Blumkin, Finlay & Bixler, LLP when Elizabeth Bixler joined the firm as well. Ms. Blumkin has taught at Cornell Law School, both in the Cornell Legal Aid Clinic and as an adjunct professor of Estate Planning. Ms. Blumkin is very active in the community, having served on numerous boards, including Foodnet, Hospicare, Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund (past president), Lifelong (past Secretary and HICAP counselor), and City of Ithaca Board of Zoning Appeals (past president). She currently serves as an active board member of Temple Beth-El Sisterhood. She is a member of the New York State and Tompkins County Bar Associations.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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