Michael P. Enea
Attorney at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP
Wills, Trusts & Estates Lawyers
245 Main Street Suite 500 White Plains, NY 10601
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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6
Years
Experience
Westchester (New York) Wills, Trusts & Estates Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Wills, Trusts & Estates
- Tax Planning
- Corporate Law
- Elder Law
Attorney Information
Overview
Michael P. Enea, Esq. is an associate attorney at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP, where he is dedicated to helping individuals and families plan confidently for the future. His practice spans a wide range of estate and elder law matters, including wills, trusts and estates, as well as strategies to preserve and protect family assets through effective tax planning. Known for his thoughtful, client-centered approach, Mr. Enea works closely with clients to understand their goals and explain complex legal concepts clearly, ensuring they feel informed and confident at every stage of the planning process. His practice also includes business formation and corporate law.
Mr. Enea is currently completing his Master of Laws in Taxation at New York University, further deepening his knowledge in the areas of estate and trust taxation. He is admitted to practice law in both New York and Florida. Mr. Enea earned his B.A. in Legal Studies, magna cum laude, from Quinnipiac University, and his J.D., summa cum laude, from St. John’s University School of Law, where he served as an associate managing editor of the St. John’s Law Review.
An engaged member of the legal community, Mr. Enea is active in the New York State Bar Association’s Trusts & Estates and Elder Law & Special Needs Sections, as well as the American Bar Association and the Westchester County Bar Association. He has been recognized as a Rising Star in Thomson Reuters' Super Lawyers Metro New York list for 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Prior to joining Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, Mr. Enea gained valuable experience as an associate at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, where he advised 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 of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York and interned with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut.
Committed to giving back, Mr. Enea serves on the Board of Directors of the Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley, supporting families with children facing serious medical challenges.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers Metro New York, Thomson Reuters, 2023-2025
Other Sources of Feedback About Michael P. Enea
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
Education
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Legal Education
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St. John's University School of Law, 2019
Juris Doctor
Honors: summa cum laude
Law Review: St. John’s Law Review, Associate managing editor
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St. John's University School of Law, 2019
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Non Legal Education
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Quinnipiac University, 2016
B.A.
Honors: magna cum laude
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Quinnipiac University, 2016
Current Employment Position(s)
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Associate
Past Positions
- Willkie Farr & Gallagher, LLP, Corporate Associate 2021 to 2022
- Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP, Private Equity Associate 2019 to 2021
Classes and Seminars
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"Avoiding the New York Estate Tax Cliff," NYSSCPA Manhattan/Bronx Chapter, 2025
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"Drafting an Effective Power of Attorney in New York," Lawline, 2025
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"Using Trusts to Avoid the Pitfalls of Probate," Yonkers Lawyers Association, 2025
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"Avoiding the New York Estate Tax Cliff," Mount Vernon Bar Association, 2024
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"Protecting Your Assets from the Cost of Long-Term Care," Police Columbia Association of Westchester, 2024
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"Utilizing a Trust for Your Elder Law and Estate Planning Needs," Old Guard of Westchester, 2024
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"Conveying Real Estate and the Tax Consequences," Port Chester/Rye Bar Association, 2024
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"Avoiding the New York Estate Tax Cliff," Yonkers Lawyers Association, 2023
- "Nuts and Bolts of Elder Law Planning," Farrell Fritz, P.C., 2023
Published Works
Articles
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"Merely Creating an LLC Doesn't Automatically Give You Personal Protection Against Potential Claims and Creditors of the LLC,” Westchester Lawyer Magazine, July 2023
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What Is a QPRT and How Can I Utilize It to My Advantage?,” New York State Bar Association, Elder & Special Needs Law Journal, Volume 32, No. 3, Winter 2022
Bar Admissions
- New York, 2020
- Florida, 2022
Other Affiliations
- New York State Bar Association (Trust & Estates and Elder Law & Special Needs Sections)
- American Bar Association
- Westchester County Bar Association
Contact
245 Main Street
Suite 500
White Plains, NY 10601
Phone: 914-269-2367
Fax: 914-948-9316
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.esslawfirm.com
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