Lawyer Robert L. Ostertag, graduated from Fordham University, B.A., 1953 St. John's University, Brooklyn, N.Y., LL.B., 1956; Georgetown University Law Center (LL.M. in Taxation/Estate Planning, 1960), is now employed by Ostertag O'Leary Barrett & Faulkner at 17 Collegeview Avenue Poughkeepsie, NY 12603.

While being a member of Dutchess County (Secretary-Treasurer, 1969-1979; President, 1984-1985), New York State (President, 1991-1992; Member, House of Delegates, 1973-1979, 1980?; Member, Executive Committee, 1983-1985, 1986-1993; Chairman, 1977-1981, Unlawful Practice of Law Committee; Chairman, 1982-1983, Law Office Economics and Management Committee; Founder and Chairman, General Practice Section, 1980-1982; Member, 1983-1995 and Chairman, 1985-1991, Courthouse Facilities Committee; Chairman, Editorial Board, New York Lawyer's Deskbook, 1989; Chairman, Long Range Planning Committee, 1992-1995; Member, Committee on Professional Ethics, 1986-1990, 1996, 2000-2007) and American (Member, House of Delegates, 1985-1998, 2003?; Member, Council of Section of General Practice, 1982-1986; Chairman, Conference of State Bar General Practice Leaders, 1980-1983, 1984-1987; Member, Committee on Lawyers' Responsib, Robert L. Ostertag is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Robert L. Ostertag as your lawyer, you should consider whether Robert L. Ostertag 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 Robert L. Ostertag has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Robert L. Ostertag's office is located at Poughkeepsie, NY, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Robert L. Ostertag has been admitted in 1957, New York; 1959, U.S. Court of Military Appeals; 1960, U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Supreme Court; 1969, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York; 1988, U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York. His or her practice areas include Litigation; Appeals; Estate Planning; Estate Administration; Elder Law; Taxation Law; Corporate Law; Real Estate.

Robert L. Ostertag's college and law school education includes Fordham University, B.A., 1953, St. John's University, Brooklyn, N.Y., LL.B., 1956; Georgetown University Law Center (LL.M. in Taxation/Estate Planning, 1960). Other biographical background includes Delta Theta Phi. Chief Counsel's Office, Internal Revenue Service, 1958-1960. President, 1965-1966 and Director, 1965-1975, Hudson Valley Estate Planning Council. Member, 1964-1971 and President, 1966-1970, Dutchess County Board of Health. Member, Dutchess County Charter Commission, 1966-1967. Chairman, Dutchess County Charter Revision Task Force, 1979-1988. Counsel, New York State Assembly's Agriculture Committee, 1967-1968. Member, Ninth Judicial District Grievance Committee, 1975-1979. Member, Ninth Judicial District Medical Malpractice Panel, 1975-1990. Member, New York State Judicial Screening Committee, 1987-1993. Member, 1995? and President, 1998?, Hudson Valley Stadium Corp. Member, Pace University Law School Advisory Council, 1975-1985. Member, 1975? and Chairman, 1979-1980, Marist College Paralegal Advisory Board. Adjunct Professor of Paralegal Studies, Marist College, 1976-1991. Adjunct Professor of Law, Fordham University School of Law, 1993-2007. Co-Editor: "General Practice in New York," (6 vols.), West Publishing Co., 1998. Member, American Prepaid Legal Services Institute, 2006?. Fellow: New York Bar Foundation (Member, Board of Directors, 1991-2004); American Bar Foundation.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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