Planning Team

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

Jillian attended Fordham University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies. In spring of she then obtained her paralegal certification from SUNY Stony Brook, including an advanced certificate in Estate and Elder Law Planning.

After graduating, Jillian worked for an international fragrance company as a legal assistant. She then worked as a Paralegal for eight years at a Law Firm specializing in Estate and Elder Law. Jillian has worked closely with clients to help prepare and submit Medicaid applications, assists with the facilitation of each detailed step of an Estate Administration including probate and aids in the preparation of all estate planning documents. Jillian also has extensive experience in helping with business law matters, including obtaining liquor licenses.

In September of 2017, Jillian joined Zammitti Law, PLLC as a paralegal bringing over a decade of experience. Jillian lives locally in Florida, New York with her husband and children.

EDUCATION

Fordham University BA in Legal Studies

SUNY Stony Brook Paralegal Certification with an advanced certificate in Estate Planning and Elder Law