Valerie has been practicing law for the past decade with a focus in the areas of trusts, estates and elder law. As a partner of Zammitti Law, PLLC she brings a breadth of knowledge and experience to help those seeking guidance to achieve asset protection through planning. Valerie takes pride in creating a comfortable environment for her clients to speak honestly, so together their goals can be reached.
Having started her legal career in Bergen County, New Jersey prior to moving to Warwick, Valerie often assesses the comparative laws of each state to provide her clients with the best available options to utilize the most advantageous laws. Valerie is admitted to the bar of the State of New Jersey, the United States District Court, District of New Jersey and the State of New York.
Valerie's most recent degree was awarded by New York University School of Law where she completed the consistently top ranked tax program and graduated with a Master of Laws in Taxation. Prior to her advanced studies in taxation, Valerie earned a prestigious joint Juris Doctor degree from Rutgers University School of Law and a Master in Business Administration degree from Rutgers Business School. Valerie completed her undergraduate education at the University of Virginia where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Financial Mathematics. She was awarded a full swimming scholarship at UVA and was a major contributor to the university’s Atlantic Coast Conference, Division I team.
As a result of lifetime multi-tasking, Valerie is committed to assisting clients in an efficient manner through each phase of planning. Her ability to effectively communicate complex estate and tax principles comes easily to Valerie, a prior coach and tutor.
Whether Valerie is helping you set up an estate plan, work through the steps following the passing of a loved one, assess your needs relative to long term care, or figure out the proper succession plan for your business, she will strive to help you protect the assets you have worked your life to achieve and allow you to leave a lasting legacy for multiple generations.
Since 2011, Valerie and her family are proud to call Warwick their home.
EDUCATION
University of Virginia Bachelor of Arts; Financial Mathematics
Rutgers Business School Masters in Business Administration
Rutgers Law School Juris Doctor
New York University Law School Master of Laws in Taxation
BAR ADMISSIONS
New York, New Jersey, Federal United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS
Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan Board of Directors
Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors