Timothy E Casserly
Burke & Casserly, P.C. • Albany, NY
Elder Law & Estate/Trust Planning & Administration 75%Estate PlanningHealthcarePersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
tcasserly@burkecasserly.com
Phone
518-362-7000
Address
Albany, NY, 12205, US
Professional
Bar Admissions
New York1985Colorado2000
About
Timothy E. Casserly is a distinguished attorney at Burke & Casserly, P.C., located in Albany, NY, specializing in Elder Law and Estate/Trust Planning and Administration, which constitutes 75% of his practice. With over 40 years of legal experience, Timothy brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment to helping clients navigate the complexities of estate planning and elder law. His expertise encompasses a broad range of services, including comprehensive estate planning, trust administration, and business planning, where he dedicates 25% of his practice. Timothy’s approach is client-centered, ensuring that each individual’s unique needs and goals are met with personalized strategies. His understanding of the nuances of elder law allows him to provide invaluable guidance to families and individuals facing important life decisions related to aging, healthcare, and asset management. Based in Albany, NY, Timothy serves clients throughout the Capital Region, offering compassionate legal support tailored to the needs of seniors and their families. His dedication to fostering strong relationships and providing clear, actionable advice has established him as a trusted advocate in the community. Timothy E. Casserly’s commitment to excellence and client service makes him a leading figure in elder law and estate planning in New York.
Credentials
Education
Albany Law School of Union University, Albany, New York | Boston College, Boston, Massachusetts, May, 1981 | B.A.
Certifications
Certified Financial PlannerTM
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
Tim was presented with the inaugural FPA Honors Award by the Financial Planning Association’s Northeastern New York Chapter for his contributions toward the financial planning profession., 2008 | In 2008, following the issuance of several precedent setting Fair Hearing decisions he obtained for his clients, Tim was given an award for “ his "tireless advocacy and litigation, which has advanced the rights of the elderly and persons with disabilities.", 2008 | Tim is a Fellow of The New York Bar Foundation. The New York Bar Foundation is the charitable arm of the New York State Bar Association. The Foundation supports the law-related programs of local legal services agencies, nonprofits, bar associations and other organizations throughout the State of New York. The Fellows are a distinguished group of legal professionals, with only one percent of Bar Association membership invited to share in this honor. Fellows are nominated by their peers, and election into membership in the Fellows is evidence of professional distinction recognizing outstanding achievement and dedication to the legal profession, commitment to the organized bar and service to the public., 2014 | In 2010, Tim was honored for the second time by the New York State Bar Association at its Annual Meeting in New York City for his leadership as a member of the Bar’s Power of Attorney Task Force., 2010 | Past Chair of local chapter of Financial Planning Association and has twice chaired the Association's Estate Planning Track of their three-day National Conference in San Diego and in New Orleans and is a Past Chair and member of the FPA’s Professional Issues Committee., 2008 | Past Chair, New York State Bar Association Elder Law Section, 2008 | He is a member of the American Bar Association. | Founding Chair of NYS Bar Association's Elder Law Section's Advanced Institute program and member of the NYSBA’s House of Delegates.
Associations
New York State Bar Association, January 1, 1985 - Present (Member) | Elder Law and Special Needs Section of the NYS Bar Association (Past Chair) | Financial Planning Association (Member and Past Chair of Northeastern NY Chapter) | American Bar Association (Member) | National Academy of Elder Attorneys (Member)
Speaking
Medicaid Myths & Realities, Meadows at Glenwyck, January 11, 2016 | Understanding the legal & financial issues of your senior years, Beverwyck Senior Living Community, January 28, 2015 | Legal and Financial Literacy For the Caregiver, Alzheimer's Caregiver Conference, April 8, 2015 | Strategies and Resources for Funding and Finding Appropriate Quality Care, Financial Planning Association of NENY , February 10, 2015 | Legal and Financial Issues in Estate Planning, Hunter Mountain, April 2, 2015 | The Importance of Planning, Employee Assistance Program ~ University at Albany, November 19, 2015 | Advance Planning – Legal Issues, Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, November 15, 2014 | Estate planning, Sirius XM's Wharton Business Radio , September 23, 2014
Updated: May 17, 2026