Inna Fershteyn

Inna Fershteyn is the founder and principal attorney of the Law Office of Inna Fershteyn & Associates, P.C., a leading law firm focused on estate planning, elder law, asset protection, and Medicaid fraud defense. For over 22 years, she has served clients across New York with trusted legal counsel and an unmatched track record in closing complex estate and Medicaid-related cases.

Inna earned her B.M. in Music Business and Technology from New York University in 1995, graduating magna cum laude. She later earned her J.D. from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 1998, graduating cum laude and was inducted into the prestigious Order of the Coif.

Inna began her career at top-tier law firms, including Bryan Cave LLP and Heller Ehrman White and McAuliffe, LLP, where she focused on corporate finance and trust & estates. She later founded her own firm to provide personalized legal services to individuals, families, and businesses. Her practice includes wills and trusts, probate and administration, guardianship, Medicaid planning, and elder law matters.

Inna has represented estates valued up to $60 million, established private foundations, and advised both domestic and international clients. Her past work includes representation of high-profile companies such as PricewaterhouseCoopers, Compugen, and Intershoe in complex legal matters.

As a New York State Certified Mediator with over 600 hours of experience, Inna also provides business mediation services and is fluent in both Russian and Ukrainian. Her services are particularly valued in New York’s diverse communities. She has been consistently recognized with industry honors, including the 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers list and multiple awards for excellence in estate planning and Medicaid fraud defense.

Inna Fershteyn is known not only for her legal excellence but also for her commitment to community service and pro bono work. She remains a trusted name in estate law across Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Long Island.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder & Principal Attorney, Law Office of Inna Fershteyn & Associates, P.C.
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association
• Member, Brooklyn and Manhattan Mediation Centers
• Member, New York State Certified Mediator
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• Yeshiva University’s Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• New York University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Awards & Badges