Jillian G. Holdsworth is a Bay Shore attorney focusing her law practice on estate planning,
guardianship proceedings, special needs planning, probate, and administration of estates.

She began serving seniors and those with disabilities in 2002, working as a legal
assistant at a local law firm. Through multiple academic scholarships, Jillian received a
B.A. in English from St. Bonaventure University in 2001 and a J.D. from Touro College
Jacob D. Fuschberg Law Center in 2007. While at Touro, she earned CALI Awards for
Academic Excellence in Elder Law, Elder Law Clinic, Legal Methods I and Legal
Methods II (Best Brief).

Upon graduating law school, she returned to the local firm as an associate attorney for
five years. She counseled individuals on matters concerning elder law and estate
planning. With strong legal research and writing skills, she prepared court pleadings
and memoranda of law for Medicaid fair hearings. Jillian also served as court evaluator
in guardianship proceedings for the Supreme Courts of Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

In continuance of her professional vocation, Jillian has established her own law firm
where the single ownership of the firm allows for financial savings she can pass on to
her clients.

Education:

• St. Bonaventure University, Bachelor of Arts in English, 2001
  
• Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, Juris Doctorate, 2007

Awards:

• Merit Scholarship
  
• CALI Award for Academic Excellence - Elder Law
  
• CALI Award for Academic Excellence - Elder Law Clinic
  
• CALI Award for Academic Excellence - Legal Methods I
  
• CALI Award for Academic Excellence - Legal Methods II (Best Brief)

Memberships:

• The New York State Bar Elder Law Section
  
• The New York State Bar Trust and Estates Section
  
• Suffolk County Bar Association
  
• Nassau County Bar Association