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Law Offices of
Jeanne Tompkins
Attorney & Counselor at Law
 Call (845) 497-7265
Est. Washingtonville, NY

Careful counsel
for the turning points
of a life.

Family, estates, probate, elder law, and small-business matters handled with patience and practiced hands. Jeanne Tompkins has represented clients across Orange County and the Hudson Valley for decades. Private consultations, every client treated like the only one.

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"A good lawyer listens before she argues, and argues only where listening will not do."
The creed of this office
§ 01 — What we handle

Practice areas.

Six focused disciplines. Every matter led personally by Ms. Tompkins.
i. Family & children

Family Law

Child custody, visitation, domestic relations, and support. Representation informed by a mother's understanding of what is at stake for a child.

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ii. Legacy planning

Wills, Trusts & Estates

Preparation of wills, powers of attorney, health care proxies, probate of estates, estate planning, and Medicaid planning for the road ahead.

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iii. Dissolution

Matrimonial

Representation in all aspects of divorce — uncontested, contested, settlement, trial, and post-judgment. Discretion, candor, and a plan for what comes next.

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iv. After a loss

Probate

We assist when a loved one has passed — handling the entire process start to finish, including closing the estate and distributing to heirs.

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v. Aging well

Elder Law

Elder abuse, Medicaid questions and support, and estate planning tailored to later-life realities. Kind, patient counsel for families and caregivers.

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vi. Starting up

Business Formations

Forming LLCs, corporations, partnerships, and other legal entities. We help resolve the early problems so your business can get started and thrive.

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§ 02 — About the attorney

Jeanne M. Tompkins, Esq.

Ms. Tompkins is a mother of three who understands the urgency of custody and support matters, because she has lived alongside families in every stage of them. She speaks fluent English, Spanish, and French — and has practiced law in New York and New Jersey for more than two decades.

Jeanne received her J.D. from Rutgers University. She was awarded the Pro Bono Services Award for community projects and was named among the Top Attorneys of North America, 2016 – 2017.

Senora Tompkins es una madre de tres hijos quien comprende la urgencia de custodia y de soporte de un nino. La Senora habla ingles, espanol y frances. Clientes de habla hispana siempre bienvenidos.

AdmittedNew York & New Jersey
Law SchoolRutgers Law, J.D.
UndergraduateBinghamton University, SUNY
RecognitionTop Attorneys of N. America
§ 03 — How we work

A straightforward four-step path.

From the first call to signed papers. No mystery, no surprises.
i.

Call or write

Reach us by phone, email, or the form below. Tell us the short version; we will set up a time to speak privately.

ii.

Sit down together

An initial consultation, in person or by phone. We listen, ask questions, and explain your options in plain language.

iii.

A written plan

You receive a clear engagement letter — scope, fee structure, expected timeline — before any work begins.

iv.

Move forward

Whether it is a filing, a closing, a probate, or a divorce decree, you know where things stand, always.

§ 04 — Good questions

Frequently asked.

A few of the questions we hear most often before a first meeting.
Do you offer consultations before I decide to hire you?

Yes. An initial consultation lets us understand your situation and gives you room to decide if we are the right office for the matter. Call (845) 497-7265 or use the contact form to arrange one.

What areas do you serve?

We are based at 90 East Main Street in Washingtonville and represent clients across Orange County, the lower Hudson Valley, and New York and New Jersey broadly. Virtual consultations are available when travel is difficult.

Do you take cases in Spanish or French?

Absolutely. Ms. Tompkins is fluent in English, Spanish, and French. Clients and families are welcome to speak with us in the language they are most comfortable in.

How are fees handled?

Fees vary by matter — some work is flat-fee (simple wills, LLC formations), some is billed hourly, and some requires a retainer. We explain the structure in writing before any work begins, so there are no surprises.

I have never met with an attorney before. What should I bring?

Bring whatever documents feel relevant — prior orders, contracts, letters, emails, bills, deeds — and a list of the questions on your mind. If you are not sure what to bring, just come; we will work from there.

Is this website legal advice?

No. This website is informational only and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send confidential information through the contact form until we have spoken and confirmed representation.

§ 05 — Come in, call, or write

Contact info.

For general inquiries, the form at right is the fastest way to reach the office. For anything urgent, please call.

Address 90 East Main St.
Washingtonville, NY 10992
Telephone (845) 497-7265
Fax (845) 496-2882
Email jtompkinsesq@gmail.com
Hours By appointment
Mon – Fri

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