Practice areas: Family Law, Estate Planning & Probate; view more
Licensed in New York since: 1993
Education: Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2023 - 2026 Call today:
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Jodi Ann Donato is an attorney providing legal services covering Family Law and Estate Planning & Probate.
Jodi Donato, who practices law in East Islip, New York, was selected to Super Lawyers for 2023 - 2026. This peer designation is awarded only to a select number of accomplished attorneys in each state. The Super Lawyers selection process takes into account peer recognition, professional achievement in legal practice, and other cogent factors.
Prior to becoming an attorney, she studied at Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center. She graduated in 1992. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 1993.
Practice areas
Family Law, Estate Planning & ProbateFocus areas
Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning, Living Wills, Marital Property, Paternity, Power of Attorney, Prenuptial Agreements, Probate & Estate Administration, Same Sex Family Law, Trusts, Wills
- 90% Family Law
- 10% Estate Planning & Probate
First Admitted: 1993, New York
Professional Webpage: https://jodianndonatolaw.com/about
Bar / Professional Activity
- Association of Family & Conciliation Courts , 2025
- Women's Bar Association of the State of New York Treasurer, 2024
- Supreme Court Assessment Review Hearing Office , 2024
- Suffolk County Women's Bar Association President , 2023
- Women's Bar Association of the State of New York: Chapter Delegate 2019 - present Legislative Committe 2020 - 2021 Matrimonial and Family Law Committee 2019-2020 , 2021
- Suffolk County Matrimonial Bar Association , 2000
- District Court Small Claims Arbitrator - Suffolk County Courts in conjunction with Suffolk County Bar Association 1997 - present , 1997
- Suffolk County Women's Bar Association Treasurer 2021 - present Director - 2020 - 2021 Delegate 2019 - present , 2021
- Suffolk County Bar Association Matrimonial and Family Law Committee 2017 - present Mock Trial Attorney Mentor 2019 - present Mock Trial Judge 2014-2019 , 2021
- Suffolk County Bar Association Charitable Foundation Manager 2018 - 2021 Secretary 2018 - 2021 , 2021
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Board Member Essentials, Non-Profit Ready , 2024
- Fundraising, Non-Profit Ready , 2024
- Marketing Essentials, Non-Profit Ready , 2024
- Advanced Divorce Mediation Training, 2021
- Basic Religious Studies, DRVC, 2020
- Basic Mediation Training , 2019
- Certificate in Catechesis, University of Dayton and DRVC, 2019
- School of Missionary Disciples, DRVC , 2021
Pro bono / Community Service
- Suffolk County Bar Association Pro Bono Attorney -- I have been named Pro Bono Attorney of the month 3 times in the past 25 years; I have assisted the Pro Bono Foundation for the last 25 years. , 2021
Educational Background
- Hofstra University - Bachelor of Business Administration Finance , 1985
Honors
- Entrepreneurial Attorney of the Year - Finalist, Your Practice Mastered, 2022
- Reisman Award for Growth, Clio, 2020
- Distinguished Service Award, Town of Islip, 2009
- Alumni Hall of Fame, East Islip School District, 2000
- Comptrollers Award for Excellence, Toyota, 1989
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2023 - 2026
