Our Staff

Nadine Amador

Nadine is our knowledgeable and friendly Senior Paralegal who has been an integral part of our team for over 23 years. She prepares various legal documents in the areas of probate and estate administration and plays a key role in keeping our office running smoothly. Nadine is bi-lingual with a fluency in Portuguese and English, and is always happy to assist our diverse clientele with professionalism and care.

While Nadine enjoys her work, she loves going home to her husband and three children.

Email Me:info@MakofskyLaw.com

Patricia Muller

Patricia (“Pat”) Muller is our congenial Office Manager, efficient Bookkeeper and sharp Legal Assistant who has been with the Firm for over 10 years. Among other things, Pat assists with the preparation of estate and trust accountings and helps oversee that all matters within the office are completed in a timely fashion.

Pat has over 45 years of office experience and comes from a strong background in the insurance field as a Property & Casualty Broker and as the manager of an insurance agency. Before joining our team, Pat used her office skills while working in an assisted living community. These experiences strengthened her acute attention to detail and her organizational and interpersonal skills.

Pat is married with 2 sons and a daughter (in-law). Pat is a grandmother (Mimi) to three beautiful little girls. She enjoys sailing with her family, sitting at the beach, walking, traveling and reading. A favorite pastime is puzzling with friends.

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Kristina Hollywood

Kristina (“Kris”) Hollywood is our very personable Legal Assistant and Client Intake Specialist, who ensures that our clients feel welcome both when they arrive at our office or when she is speaking with them on the phone. She also assists the attorneys in the office by making sure that documents are timely and properly prepared.

Kris received her BA in Psychology from C.W. Post – Long Island University. She has over 20 years of office experience with a strong background in social services and human resources administration. Before joining our team over 5 years ago, Kris spent many years as an active parent in her daughters’ school and extracurricular activities. These experiences strengthened her acute attention to detail, and her organizational and interpersonal skills.

Kris and her husband, Jim, are the proud parents of twin daughters. One daughter currently attends medical school and is pursuing becoming a pediatrician and their other daughter is preparing to attend graduate school for her Master’s degree in Environmental Science. Kris enjoys spending time with her family and pets, reading, listening to music, trying new restaurants and cooking.

Morgan Clarke

Morgan is our focused and upbeat Law Clerk. She is currently a 3rd year law student at Hofstra Law School and is interested in pursuing a career in Elder Law and estate planning. During her free time, Morgan enjoys playing the viola and spending time with her boyfriend, family and friends.

Maureen Kennedy

Maureen is our conscientious Legal Billing Specialist and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant. She has a background in finance and human resources. In her free time, Maureen enjoys having friends and family over for dinner, reading, and is known as the family historian.

Stefany Hanley

Stefany is our friendly Legal Assistant. She has a background in education and recently switched careers. She prepares various kinds of deeds in the office and assists in preparing legal documents for probate and estate administration. Stefany is enjoying learning about estate planning and probate. She also values connecting with clients while working in a strong, female-led office. In her free time, Stefany is busy planning her wedding with her fiancé. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, running, and reading on the beach.

Alissa Valente

Alissa is our vibrant File Clerk, who assists with general office administrative duties. Alissa is currently attending Long Island University, pursuing a degree in early childhood education. Outside of the office, Alissa enjoys spending time with her family and friends and being a member of her sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma.

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LOCATED IN GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK, Makofsky Valente Law Group, P.C. (formerly Makofsky Law Group, P.C. formerly Makofsky & Associates, P.C. formerly Raskin & Makofsky, LLP) HAS SERVED CLIENTS IN AREAS INCLUDING LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK CITY, MANHATTAN, QUEENS, BROOKLYN, BRONX, WHITE PLAINS, MINEOLA, HEMPSTEAD, LEVITTOWN, MASSAPEQUA, BETHPAGE, SYOSSET, OYSTER BAY, GLEN COVE, PORT WASHINGTON, MANHASSET, GREAT NECK, WOODMERE, VALLEY STREAM, ELMONT, FLORAL PARK, FLUSHING, KEW GARDENS AND FOREST HILLS, NEW HYDE PARK, EAST MEADOW, PLAINVIEW, Merrick, Westbury, Long Beach, Oceanside, Franklin Square, Huntington and Rockville Centre.

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