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About Gary J. Raniolo
Experience that brings clarity to complex matters.
For more than four decades, Gary J. Raniolo has helped individuals, families, and businesses move forward with practical advice, careful preparation, and personal attention.
A broad legal perspective
Prepared counsel. Direct communication. Practical judgment.
Gary’s experience has made him a trusted resource for individuals, businesses, financial institutions, title companies, and public agencies.
Gary has practiced law in New York since 1983. His professional background includes private practice and service as an Assistant District Attorney in Westchester County. That combination gives him a valuable perspective on the legal, financial, and personal considerations that can shape a client’s matter.
His practice focuses on real estate transactions, business and commercial law, estate planning, probate, and estate administration. Clients work directly with Gary and receive straightforward explanations, responsive communication, and close attention to detail throughout the process.
Gary has also served financial institutions, housing organizations, and the public through a range of professional and civic roles. He is a sitting Justice in the Town of Yorktown, New York, where he presides over criminal and civil matters.
Whether a matter involves a home, a business, or a family’s future, Gary’s goal is the same: understand what matters to the client, identify the practical options, and provide a clear path forward.
The client experience
What clients can expect.
Clear advice
Complex legal questions are explained in practical language so clients can make informed decisions.
Careful preparation
Every matter receives thoughtful attention to its details, deadlines, and potential complications.
Education & professional background
A career grounded in service.
Education
- University of Bridgeport School of LawJuris Doctor, 1982
- Fordham UniversityBachelor of Arts in Political Science, 1979
Admission & experience
- New York State BarAdmitted in 1983
- Westchester CountyFormer Assistant District Attorney
- Town of Yorktown, New YorkElected Town Justice in November 2011
Professional & civic service
- Member of the Business Development Board of Mahopac National Bank, a Tompkins Community Bank, since 2009
- Former General Counsel for the Sleepy Hollow Housing Authority
- Former member of the Board of Directors of Sleepy Hollow Bank
Professional memberships
- New York State Magistrates Association
- Westchester County Magistrates Association
- New York State Bar Association
- Westchester County Bar Association
- Yorktown Bar Association
Professional recognition
- “BV” rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, recognizing legal ability and professional ethics
The knowledge and experience of a large firm, with the responsiveness and personal touch of a one-on-one relationship.
Prior results and client experiences do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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