The Cicero Law Firm LLP

Pursuant to the Cicero Law Firm’s reopening safety plan, which incorporates New York State compliance requirements and CDC guidelines, the hours during which our firm is open to the public are limited, and we have implemented a staggered in-office work schedule to reduce workplace density. 

The majority of our staff now works remotely for part of each week, and we have implemented several modifications to our scheduling and office protocol.  We will continue to conduct all client appointments by phone, other than those appointments necessary to execute documents. 

Please note that the logistics of working remotely place extreme demands on our law practice.  We appreciate your understanding as we use our best efforts to serve our valued clients, while keeping them and our staff safe, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

About Our Firm

The firm was founded in 1990 by Jill M. Cicero.  We practice exclusively in the areas of estate planning, trust and estate administration and related gift and estate tax matters, and our firm has received a Best Lawyers® Tier 1 ranking for Trusts and Estates Law in Rochester, New York from 2011, the initial year of law firm rankings, through 2020.  Our firm currently represents approximately 2,000 clients, the majority of whom are high net worth individuals requiring sophisticated estate and tax planning.

Services

We offer a high level of expertise and personal service in a small firm setting. Our role is to assist our clients in making informed decisions about their estate planning, and to then use our technical expertise to implement that planning.  As part of that process, we educate our clients about the complex laws which affect estate planning, the planning choices which are available, and the pros and cons of those choices as they relate to each client’s specific circumstances.  One of our strengths is communication:  we listen carefully in order to understand our clients’ wishes and concerns, and we explain clearly the legal concepts and issues which affect our clients. We believe we represent our clients well when we employ our best professional efforts on their behalf, and they understand their options, their decisions and their overall planning.

Areas of Practice

Estate Planning

Estate Administration

Trust Administration

Estate & Trust Settlement

Planning for Incapacity