HILTON LAW - Key Persons
Amanda Barber Probate/Trust Administration Amanda has been with us since August of 2018 and has taken on the role of Probate Paralegal. Amanda is originally from Ilion, New York. After graduating, she pursued studies at St. John Fisher College in Rochester, New York where she earned her Bachelor's degree in English Writing with a Pre-Law concentration. While in Rochester, Amanda participated in the Public Law Internship offered at St. John Fisher College with the Monroe County Public Administrator's Office at Gallo & Iacovangelo, LLP. After graduating, Amanda worked for a short time for a family law attorney and familiarized herself with divorce and family law. She then was a paralegal with a personal injury firm at Athari & Associates, LLC for six years and specialized in lead paint litigation. Amanda now handles Estates, Probate, and Trust Administration. Envelope
Christie MacLagger Probate/Trust Administration Thirty-two years of experience in the local legal community with an emphasis on Surrogate's Court work including probate, estate administration, trust administration, judicial accountings, proceedings to compromise wrongful death actions and Article 17-A guardianship proceedings. Coordination for fiduciary and estate tax reporting with accountants and or CPA's. Envelope
Job Titles:
- Executive Assistant / Drafting
When you leave our office with your estate planning documents, Elise will have drafted them. While Elise is experienced working in almost every area of the office, her main role is creating the documents that state your wishes for when you are here and when you are gone. Elise was born and raised in the area and been working in the legal field for over 30 years. When she's not working, her therapy is painting, music, flower gardening and Pound class. She is the proud stepmom of twin daughters and lives in West Frankfort with her fiancé, four dogs and cat.
Job Titles:
- Member of Our Team
- Paralegal
We are fortunate to have Sara as a member of our team, who brings a supportive attitude and over fourteen years of experience in the legal profession. Sara is originally from Old Forge, NY and after graduating she pursued studies at Houghton College where she ran track and played soccer and received Degrees in Political Science and History with a Pre-Law Concentration. In her spare time, Sara continues to play soccer, volleyball, kickball, golf, darts and run road races. If you don't find her in the office, you'll find her on the lake fishing or in the mountains on her way to becoming an Adirondack 46er.
Serena Belmont Medicaid Serena has been with the firm since September 2013. Serena brings a passion for helping others to all that she does by helping you and your family understand the Medicaid plan the attorney has put in place. Serena is here to assist you and your family through the complexities of applying for Medicaid benefits, and will act as a liaison, and advocate for you with the Department of Social Services by preparing, submitting and seeing the Medicaid application through to completion. She has successfully filed hundreds of Medicaid applications in Oneida and neighboring counties. Serena has a B.A. in an interdisciplinary major of Communications, Technology and Art from Hamilton College and an Associate degree in Media, Marketing and Management from MVCC. She is licensed New York State Notary. Serena lives locally with her son and 2 dogs. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, kayaking and anything that engages her artistic license. Envelope