Michael P. Enea Joins Local Law Firm as Associate

WESTCHESTER COUNTY – The law firm of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP, with offices in Somers and White Plains, N.Y., is pleased to announce Michael P. Enea, Esq. has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Mr. Enea’s practice areas include Wills, Trusts & Estates, Tax Planning, Corporate Law and Elder Law.

Prior to Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, Mr. Enea was a corporate associate at Willkie Farr & Gallagher, LLP and a private equity associate at Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP, advising public and private companies and financial sponsors in connection with mergers and acquisitions. He also served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Paul Crotty, United States District Court, Southern District of New York and as an intern for the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Connecticut. Mr. Enea received a B.A. in Legal Studies from Quinnipiac University, graduating magna cum laude, and a J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law, where he graduated summa cum laude and was an associate managing editor of the St. John’s Law Review. He is admitted to practice law in New York and is a certified mediator in Connecticut. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association (Trust & Estates and Elder Law & Special Needs Sections), the American Bar Association and the Westchester County Bar Association.

Mr. Enea joins his sister and fellow associate, Lauren C. Enea, Esq., as well as his father and the firm’s managing member, Anthony J. Enea, Esq.

“The need for attorneys with the skills to handle complex estate planning and business-related matters has become critical,” said Anthony J. Enea. “It is clear to me that there’s a great need for lawyers who understand, in depth, the legal issues that affect our growing aging population. It is incredibly rewarding to have the opportunity to work alongside my two children, both of whom have a passion for protecting the life savings of our clients from estate taxes and the costs of long-term care.”

He continued, “Michael’s experience in handling corporate matters brings an added dimension to our firm which will be of value for our clients with interests in corporate entities.”

Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano concentrates its practice on elder law planning, asset protection planning, wills, trusts & estates, succession planning, Medicaid applications (home care and nursing home), guardianships, and special needs planning. The firm has attained Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating, AV Preeminent, for superior ethical standards and legal ability and has been named a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® for twelve consecutive years.

Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP is located at 245 Main Street in White Plains, N.Y. with additional offices in Somers, N.Y.