Our law firm is a full-service Estate Planning and Elder Law Planning practice specializing in probate, elder law and estate planning, litigation reverse mortgage foreclosure defense, as well as Medicaid Planning and Medicaid Asset Protection. The Law Firm of Christine Thea Rubinstein and Associates has primarily built its reputation through word-of-mouth referrals from clients and trusted recommendations from colleagues in the legal profession. We are grateful to our clients and fellow lawyers for their confidence in our firm, which has allowed us to establish ourselves as one of New York's successful law firms. We have earned a trusted reputation for zealously protecting our clients’ interests. In fact, a significant portion of our business comes from referrals from satisfied clients and colleagues, which is a strong testament to our dedication and success in meeting our clients’ needs. We understand that navigating the legal system can be intimidating, and our goal is to guide you through this process, equipping you to make informed decisions. You can feel confident knowing you have a skilled team of experienced attorneys on your side. The Law Partner: Christine Thea Rubinstein, Esq., has an extensive background in various legal areas, including litigation, estate and elder law, real estate, corporate law, and complex commercial litigation. Christine has been appointed by the legislators of Suffolk County to serve on the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee. She has elevated estate planning and elder law by merging financial, real estate, and legal strategies into a unified plan for all the clients of the firm. Additionally, Christine has acted as lead counsel for an international commercial mortgage hedge fund, HPC GMBH, helping the fund grow from its initial startup through due diligence, asset acquisition, foreclosure, and the buying and selling of commercial mortgages. Under her guidance, HPC GMBH has expanded into a $200 billion fund.. Christine Thea Rubinstein was the host and Attorney of the radio talk show Estate Law Exposé on WOR 710 AM and iHeart radio. Joe Bartlett was the co-host. You can listen online and hear all of our past episodes at Apple Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/estate-law-expose/id1253586741 This is the right law firm for you. We have earned a trusted reputation for zealously protecting our clients’ interests. In fact, most of our business comes through referrals from satisfied clients and colleagues — a strong testament to our dedication and success in meeting our clients’ needs. We understand that the legal system can be intimidating. Our goal is to navigate that maze with you, equipping you to make the right decisions. Rest assured you can feel confident knowing that you have the right legal team of experienced attorneys on your side. The Law Partners: Christine Thea Rubinstein Esq. has an extensive background in a wide range of legal areas including Litigation, Estate & Elder Law, Real Estate, Corporate Law and Complex Commercial Litigation matters. Christine has been appointed by the legislators of Suffolk County to hold a seat on the “Senior Citizens Advisory Committee”. Christine has taken Estate Planning and Elder Law to a new level by merging financial, real estate and legal strategies into one unified plan for all of the clients of the firm. Christine has also been the lead counsel for an international commercial mortgage hedge fund called HPC GMBH. Christine had helped the hedge fund from initial startup all the way through the process of due-diligence asset acquisition, foreclosure, purchasing, and the selling of commercial mortgages. Christine had helped HPC GMBH grow into a 200 Billion Dollar fund. Christine Thea Rubinstein was the host and Attorney of the radio talk show Estate Law Exposé on WOR 710 AM and iHeart radio. Joe Bartlett was the co-host. You can listen online at either iHeart Radio at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/139-estate-law-expose-27989833/ or by Apple Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/estate-law-expose/id1253586741 Chris W. Zeh is an experienced criminal defense attorney with a wide range of focus in the following areas; Foreclosure Defense and Foreclosure Litigation, Loan Modifications, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Litigation, Probate, Probate Litigation, Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts and Medicaid Planning and Medicaid Litigation. Mr. Zeh is dedicated and passionate in his service to clients. This is the right law firm for you.

Bridget Tartaglia is a graduate of the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Ms. Tartaglia received her Juris Doctor with honors from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 1995. While attending Touro, Ms. Tartaglia was one of the founding members and the Research Editor of the Environmental Law Journal. Ms. Tartaglia was instrumental in publishing the first edition to the Law Journal in 1995. She also received numerous academic honors during her tenure at Touro, including a Community Service Award and the American Jurisprudence Aware of Excellence in Creditor’s Rights. She was active and integral member of the Columbian Lawyers Association where she served as President. She also served as intern for the Honorable Howard Levitt of the Supreme Court, State of New York, County of Nassau. Ms. Tartaglia was also recipient of two academic scholarships from the Columbian Lawyer’s Association while attending Touro. While attending her last year at Touro, Ms. Tartaglia was a law clerk at Jakubowski, Robertson & Goldsmith. After graduating from Touro, Ms. Tartaglia became an associate attorney with said firm and later became a member of said firm. Ms. Tartaglia was admitted to Practice in the State of New York, Second Department in January, 1996. She was admitted to Practice in the State of Connecticut in November, 1995. She was admitted to Practice in the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York in March, 1996. She was most recently admitted to Practice in the Supreme Court of the United States America in March, 2005. Ms. Tartaglia has engaged in the general practice of law with an emphasis in Matrimonial and Family litigation. Since 1996, she has had substantial experience in litigating all issues relative to Matrimonial and Family Law matters. Ms. Tartaglia has litigated almost every possible issue that may arise between divorcing and non married parties. In addition to Matrimonial and Family Law litigation, Ms. Tartaglia also substantial experience in performing residential real property closings, representing both purchasers and sellers as well as experience in general civil litigation. Ms. Tartaglia is an active member of the Suffolk County Bar Association and the Suffolk County Women’s Bar Association. She is also a member of the Matrimonial Bar Association of Suffolk County, the Columbian Lawyers Association of Suffolk County and the New York State Bar Association (including the Family Law Section of said Bar Association). Ms. Tartaglia has received multiple awards relative to her practice in the area of Matrimonial and Family Law. These include her having an AV Preeminent rating in both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards with Martindale-Hubbell since 2013; a 2019 Lawyer of Distinction for her work in Family and Divorce Law; Martindale-Hubbell Top Rated Lawyer in Family Law; 2016 10 Best Females Attorneys in Family Law; Avvo Top Rated Lawyer, 2017 and a 2015 Client Distinction Award. Ms. Tartaglia also has been honored for the past two years by the Suffolk County Bar Association for her donation of her time to pro bono divorce matters in Suffolk County. In addition to receiving multiple awards relative to her work in the Matrimonial and Family Law field, Ms. Tartaglia also was honored by the WVI Dolphin Foundation and received a 2019 Spirit of Youth Sports Awards for her continued commitment and time volunteered to Youth Sports. Ms. Tartaglia is has been a youth basketball coach for Infant Jesus Church CYO program in Port Jefferson, NY for the past 9 years. She has spent countless hours each season coaching up to two different teams. Ms. Tartaglia was a division I college athlete where she played basketball at Brooklyn College. In addition, Ms. Tartaglia has worked on the fundraising committee for Mount Sinai Youth Soccer for the past 5 years where has volunteers time to raise money for a local soccer organization. Since 2013, Mrs. Tartaglia has been a Catechist for St Louis De Monfort Church in Sound Beach, NY where she has and continues to volunteer her time each week to teach two different religion classes each year. She is also a team leader for the Mount Sinai Neighborhood Watch for which she acts a liason for members of her community. In addition to work in her community, she also is a volunteer with the Suffolk County Bar Association pro bono foundation. She is a longtime resident of Mount Sinai where she resides with her husband and two sons.

Attorney Epstein graduated with his J.D. from Touro College. Attorney Epstein practices Divorce & Family Law, Criminal, Accident & Injury, Estate, and Real Estate Law. Mr. Epstein is has been a member of the New York Bar since 1992.