Law Office of Monika Ellacott

About the company

The Law Office of Monika Ellacott is a specialized legal firm providing services to individual and corporate clients in New York. The law firm is run by lawyer Monika Joanna Ellacott, who has extensive knowledge of both American and Polish law. The company distinguishes itself with international experience and the ability to communicate in three languages: Polish, French, and English.

Education and qualifications

Lawyer Monika Ellacott holds:

• Master of Laws (LL.M.) in U.S. Legal Studies from Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, USA
• Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of Warsaw, Poland
• Master's degree in French Literature and History from the University of Warsaw, Poland
• Certificate in Introduction to French and European Law from the University of Poitiers, France

The lawyer is licensed in New York since 2007 and authorized to practice before the United States District Courts (Eastern District of New York and Southern District of New York).

Memberships and certifications

• New York County Lawyers' Association
• New York State Lawyers' Association

Main areas of practice

Estate law and property law (Trusts & Estates)

• Inheritance by will
• Intestate inheritance
• Division of estate
• Estate proceedings
• Matters concerning the rights of a spouse to an estate
• Legal actions regarding the validity of a will
• Determining the unfitness of an heir
• Liquidation of joint ownership of real estate
• Genealogical research
• Drawing up wills
• Health care powers of attorney
• Creating trusts

Family law (Family Law)

• Divorce cases
• Separation cases
• Alimentary matters
• Custody issues
• Pre-marital agreements

Real estate (Real Estate)

• Legal advice for real estate buying and selling transactions
• Commercial real estate transactions
• Investment transactions
• Residential real estate transactions
• Representing parties in disputes between landlords and tenants

Immigration law (Immigration)

• Green cards
• Visas
• Citizenship
• Representing clients applying for permanent residence in the USA
• Representing clients applying for temporary residence in the USA
• Family sponsorship
• Employer sponsorship

Polish citizenship (Polish Citizenship)

• Confirming Polish citizenship by descent
• Assisting individuals of Polish descent in obtaining confirmation of Polish citizenship
• Preparing complete applications for the Polish government
• Translation and certification of documents
• Direct communication with Polish authorities and registers
• Representing clients' interests throughout the process

Languages

The law firm offers services in three languages:

• Polish
• French
• English

Client service approach

The law firm specializes in helping clients understand the intricacies of the American legal system. It provides a personalized approach to each case, treating every case with individual attention and respect. The law firm is known for its transparent fees without hidden costs and clear pricing at every stage of the process.