Regina Brandow, Esq.

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​Regina Brandow began her professional career at J.P. Morgan & Company after earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Dowling College. While serving in various departments of that prestigious global financial institution, she attended Touro School of Law, graduating in 1995. Thereafter, she was admitted to the State of New York Second Department and the U.S. Court of Appeals Second Department.

 

Her first position as an attorney was in insurance fraud and consumer reporting agency.  She subsequently moved into private practice and then to the Long Island Advocacy Center before founding BrandowLaw.

 

BrandowLaw is devoted to working with clients on an individualized basis. The practice is concentrated on Special Needs Trusts, Guardianships and Supplemental Needs Trusts for Persons with Disabilities.  It further includes Estate Planning, Elder Law and Real Estate.

 

Ms. Brandow is a certified hearing officer with the New York State Department of Education and a member of the Surrogate Court Decision Making Committee. She also serves on various organizations and boards including New York Bar Association, Suffolk County Bar Association, and is currently serving as co-chair for the Suffolk County Bar Association Elder Law and Special Needs Planning Committee.

 

A lifelong Long Island resident, Regina has received multiple awards and recognition for her pro bono efforts.

 

Certifications & Awards

• Advanced Graduate Certificate, Health Care Management at Stony Brook University

• Suffolk County Pro Bono Foundation, Nassau Suffolk Law Services, and the Suffolk County Bar Association, Award of Recognition

• New York State Partners in Policymaking Program

• Expression of Appreciation, Pro Bono Foundation

• Long Island's 50 Most Influential Women of 2015

• Lecturer, The Nassau Academy of Law and Suffolk County Bar Association

• Gold Sponsor, SOLES for All Souls 5K Race/2K Walk

• Certified Impartial Hearing Officer

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Christine Lee McVicker, Esq.

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Graduating from Touro Law School, Christine has furthered in her career in Real Estate, Estate Planning, Administrative Law, Elder Law, and Business.

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Christine has also been a valued member of the New York State Bar Association since 2006 and continues to dedicate her time towards matters involving real estate and the like.

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Wendy Hodor, Esq.

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Wendy brings more than 25 years of experience as an advocate for special needs children and adults.  She is retired from state service as an Associate Attorney with Mental Hygiene Legal Service (MHLS), where she worked in four field offices throughout Suffolk County. 

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She has also volunteered her time with various organizations serving veterans.  She has been a member of Pachamama Alliance since 2004 -- an organization founded to protect the Amazon rainforests.  Additionally, she collects clothing donations for the homeless and less fortunate.

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Wendy earned B.S. degrees in both Sociology and German at Stony Brook University, and she earned her J.D. from New York Law School.  She enjoys training and riding her mammoth jack donkey, as well as training and showing her dogs in obedience competitions.

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Wendy is actively involved in rescuing homeless dogs and placing them in loving homes.

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Amanda Troy

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As Brandow Law's paralegal, Amanda Troy is a vital member of our client service team.  Her efforts help ensure that all clients are completely satisfied and able to stay abreast of the large volumes of paperwork associated with special needs law. Amanda earned her Paralegal certificate from Hofstra University.

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