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Joseph A. Marra

The Law Offices of Joseph A. Marra, PLLC β€’ Yonkers, NY
Estate PlanningEstate AdministrationElder LawWillsTrusts and Estates

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Contact

Email
marralaw@marralaw.com
Phone
914-505-8449
Address
Yonkers, NY, 10704, US

Professional

Bar Admissions
New York1984New Jersey1984U.S. District Court District of New Jersey1984U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York1984U.S. District Court Northern District of New York1984U.S. District Court Southern District of New York1984U.S. District Court Western District of New York1984U.S. Bankruptcy Court New Jersey1984U.S. Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of New York1984U.S. Bankruptcy Court Northern District of New York1984U.S. Bankruptcy Court Southern District of New York1984U.S. Bankruptcy Court Western District of New York1984U.S. Supreme Court1998U.S. Tax Court1996

About

Joseph A. Marra is a highly accomplished attorney and he is the managing member of The Law Offices of Joseph A. Marra, PLLC, in Yonkers, NY. With over four decades of experience, he leads a four-attorney firm specializing in practice areas, including residential and commercial real estate, estate planning, elder law, personal injury, small business representation, probate, and estate and trust administration. Mr. Marra's expertise also includes litigation and appeals. In November 2023, he was elected to serve as Town Judge for the Town of Somers Justice Court for a four-year term. The court handles criminal, landlord-tenant, small claims, traffic, and domestic matters. Earlier in his career, Mr. Marra was a Senior Tax Consultant at Deloitte, an Associate Attorney in a private firm handling various practice areas, including Real Estate, Commercial, and Personal Injury Litigation, Estates, Trusts, and criminal matters. Mr. Marra also prosecuted criminal matters as an Assistant District Attorney in Bronx county. He is a respected figure in the legal community, and his commitment to public service is unparalleled. He holds, and has held, various professional affiliations and leadership roles in civic organizations. Mr. Marra served for 9 years as a Trustee and School Board Member for the Somers Central School District in Somers, New York, and continues to serve on sub-committees of the Board. He is admitted to the bar in New York and New Jersey, as well as multiple Federal District Courts, the United States Tax Court, and the United States Supreme Court.He has consistently earned praise from colleagues and clients alike. He received an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, its highest peer review, rating, the highest rating from his clients on AVVO, and multiple 5-star Google reviews.

About Estate Planning Law

Estate planning attorneys help individuals plan for the distribution of their assets and care during incapacity. They create wills, trusts, and other documents to protect families and minimize taxes. Common matters include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives.

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Credentials

Education
New York University School of Law, New York, New York, 1991 | LL.M. | Major: Taxation | St. John's University School of Law, 1983 | J.D. | Honors: Dean's List, 1982, 1983; Top One-Third of Class; Moot Court, Tax Club, | Honors: Junior Bar; Civil Trial Competition Finalist, 1982 | Iona College, New Rochelle, New York, 1980 | B.B.A. | Honors: cum laude | Honors: Dean's List, 1977, 1979, 1980; Iona College Scholarship; New York | Honors: State Regents Scholarship | Major: Accounting

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
Who's Who in American Law | Rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell | 10 Rating by Avvo | Rated AAA+ by the Better Business Bureau | Client Reviewed by Martindale-Hubbell
Associations
Somers Central School District, 2020 - Present (Safety Committee and Citizen Finance Committee) | Yonkers Chamber of Commerce, 1988 - 2022 (Board of Directors) | MasterNetworks, 2022 - 2024 (Vice-President) | Westchester County Bar Association | USA 500 Club - White Plains 2 (Club Development Director)
Speaking
NBI - Inventory and Appraisement, National Business Institute | NBI - Probating Insolvent and Bankrupt Estates, National Business Institute | NBI - Probate Process from Start to Finish, National Business Institute | NBI - Client Screening and Intake - Key Elements of Wills, National Business Institute
Updated: May 26, 2026