F. Patrick Accisano

Top rated Estate & Trust Litigation attorney in Sea Girt, New Jersey

The Law Offices of Patrick Accisano, L.L.C.
F. Patrick Accisano
The Law Offices of Patrick Accisano, L.L.C.

Practice areas: Estate & Trust Litigation, Estate Planning & Probate, Elder Law; view more

Licensed in New Jersey since: 1997

Education: The University of Maryland School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2025
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The Law Offices of Patrick Accisano, L.L.C.

701 Brooklyn Blvd
Suite 1
Sea Girt, NJ 08750 Visit website

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F. Patrick Accisano is a dedicated attorney practicing at The Law Offices of Patrick Accisano, LLC, located in Sea Girt, New Jersey. He serves clients in Central New Jersey, specifically Monmouth County and Ocean Counties. His practice focuses on estate planning, probate, elder law, Medicaid, estate taxes, trusts and wills. For over twenty years, he has been assisting New Jersey residents with complex legal matters, establishing a reputation as a diligent and respected estate lawyer.

Mr. Accisano has a strong academic background, having earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1997, where he also completed an internship at the Maryland Court of Appeals. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Delaware, graduating cum laude in 1993. Over the years, he has held various judicial and governmental appointments, including roles with the Supreme Court of New Jersey's District IX Ethics Committee, and the Superior Court of New Jersey as guardian ad litem, attorney trustee, testamentary trustee and court appointed attorney in probate proceedings.  

In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Accisano is an active lecturer, sharing his insights on estate and probate practice ethics with the Monmouth Bar Association and the New Jersey State Bar Association. He also addresses topics such as candor to the tribunal and the implications of estate planning for same-sex couples. His participation in these seminars underscores his commitment to educating others about important legal issues.

Mr. Accisano is a long-standing member of several professional associations. His community involvement is also noteworthy, serving as a trustee for Monmouth County’s Legal Aid Society and Coastal Habitat for Humanity. Through these roles, he demonstrates his dedication to both his profession and community, striving to make a positive impact on the lives of those he serves.

Practice areas

Estate & Trust Litigation, Estate Planning & Probate, Elder Law

Focus areas

Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Power of Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration, Trusts, Will Contests, Wills

  • 50% Estate & Trust Litigation
  • 40% Estate Planning & Probate
  • 10% Elder Law

First Admitted: 1997, New Jersey

Professional Webpage: https://www.squanlaw.com/attorney/accisano-patrick/

Bar/Professional Activity:
  • Supreme Court of New Jersey
  • Monmouth County Bar Association - Chancery Practice Committee , 2025
  • Legal Aid Society of Monmouth County - Trustee , 2025
  • U.S. District Court District of New Jersey
  • U.S. Tax Court
  • Supreme Court of New Jersey, Chairman, District IX Ethics Committee, 2018 to 2020
  • Supreme Court of New Jersey, Vice Chair, District IX Ethics Committee, 2018 to 2019
  • Supreme Court of New Jersey, Investigator District IX Ethics Committee, 2012 to 2018
  • Superior Court of New Jersey, Boundary Line Commissioner
  • Superior Court of New Jersey, Attorney Trustee
  • Superior Court of New Jersey, Guardian ad Litem
  • Mayor and Council of Little Silver, Special Council, 2006
  • Borough of Farmingdale, Special Council, 2006
  • Farmingdale Borough Zoning Board of Adjustment, Conflict Attorney, 2003
  • New Jersey State Bar Association, 1997 to Present
  • Monmouth County Bar Association, 1997 to Present
  • Monmouth County Bar Association Estate and Probate Committee, 2012 to Present
  • Monmouth County Bar Association Elder Law Committee, 2021 to Present
  • Monmouth County Bar Association Chancery Practice Committee, 2015 to Present
  • Monmouth County Bar Association Real Estate and Land Use Committee, 2002 to 2010
Pro bono/Community Service:
  • Monmouth County Bar Association Legal Aid Society Trustee, 2001 – Current
  • Coastal Habitat for Humanity, Trustee
  • Coastal Habitat Humanity, Attorney, 2015 to 2018
Educational Background:
  • University of Maryland School of Law, Baltimore, Maryland - Juris Doctor, Honors: Internship Maryland Court of Appeals, 05/1997
  • University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware - B.A., Bachelor of Arts, Honors: Cum Laude and Dean's List, 01/1993
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
  • “RPC’s and Small Firm Practices”, New Jersey State Bar Association, 2020 – Present
  • Provide lecture to nationwide audience on duties and potential liabilities related to fiduciaries.  Outlined several cases I had litigated or been involved with personally, and well as my own role as a court appointed fiduciary   , Lecturer, Executor / Trustee Duties and Responsibilities, National Business Institute, Legal, 2025
  • “RPC 3.3 Candor to the Tribunal”, Monmouth County Bar Association, 2018 – Present
  • “RPC’s and Small Firm Practices”, Monmouth County Bar Association, 2018 – Present
  • “Ethical Ramifications of Estate and Probate Practice”, Monmouth County Bar Association, 2017 – Present
  • “Estate Planning Ramifications for Same Sex Couples”, Merrill Lynch, 2005 – Present

Office location for F. Patrick Accisano

701 Brooklyn Blvd
Suite 1
Sea Girt, NJ 08750

Phone: 732-201-6517

Selections

1 Year Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2025

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