Ronald S. Lanza Esq. - Smithtown, NY
Attorney at Futterman Lanza, LLP
Litigation Lawyers in Smithtown, NY
50 NY-111 Suite 314 Smithtown, NY 11787
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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26
Years
Experience
Smithtown Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Litigation
- Guardianship
- Probate and Estate Administrations
- Medicaid Planning
- Medicaid Applications
- Special Needs Planning
Attorney Information
Overview
Ronald S. Lanza, Esq. along with partner Aaron Futterman, CPA, Esq. established Futterman Lanza, LLP with staffed offices in Smithtown, Bay Shore, and Garden City, New York. This elder law and estate planning firm focuses on the areas of Medicaid Planning, Medicaid Applications, Special Needs Planning and related elder law and estate planning legal aspects including probate and estate administrations.
As a compassionate attorney licensed in both New York and Florida, Ron Lanza, Esq. advises many "snowbird" clients having legal issues unique to families with property in both New York and Florida. Ron Lanza, Esq. best serves his clients with cutting edge strategies balancing his vast experience with the latest trends and legal updates. Extensive litigation experience enables Ron to navigate the complex arena of guardianship, probate, and estate administrations.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- 2020 - 2025 selected as Super Lawyer in Metro New York (top 5% of attorneys are peer selected)
- 2025 – 2026 Nomination for FourLeaf “Best of Long Island,” Best Elder Law Attorney Category
- 2025 -2026 Nomination for FourLeaf “Best of Long Island,” Best Law Firm Category
Other Sources of Feedback About Ronald S. Lanza Esq.
Included on the 2026 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2024 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Hofstra University School of Law,
Hempstead,
New York
J.D.
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Hofstra University School of Law,
Hempstead,
New York
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Non Legal Education
- Adelphi University
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- The New York Court of Appeals, Senior Law Clerk
- Federal United States District Court Judge in Florida, Senior Law Clerk
Pro Bono Activities
- Suffolk Chamber of Commerce
Bar Admissions
- New York, 2000
- Florida, 2003
Other Affiliations
- New York State Bar Association
- Suffolk County Bar Association
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