Thursday, 20 August 2026 08:00 AM
Awards
Anthony J. Enea, Esq. Honored as Best Lawyers' Trusts & Estates "Lawyer of the Year" in White Plains
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2026 / The law firm of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP, with offices in White Plains and Somers, N.Y., is pleased to announce that Westchester County elder law attorney Anthony J. Enea, Esq., managing partner, has been named the Best Lawyers® 2027 Trusts & Estates "Lawyer of the Year" in White Plains. Mr. Enea, along with partner Sara E. Meyers, Esq., was also selected for inclusion in the 33rd edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the practice areas of Elder Law and Trusts & Estates. In addition, Lauren C. Enea, Esq., partner, and Michael P. Enea, associate, were recognized in the 7th edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.
An "AV" Rated Preeminent Attorney (Martindale-Hubbell, since 2002), Anthony J. Enea, Esq. is a past president of the Westchester County Bar Foundation, past chair of the New York State Bar Association's Elder Law & Special Needs Section and 50+ Lawyers Section, and a past president of the Westchester County Bar Association. Named Westchester County's Leading Elder Care Attorney at the Above the Bar Awards, Mr. Enea's practice areas include wills, trusts & estates, elder law, Medicaid asset protection planning, Medicaid applications (home care and nursing home), special needs planning, and guardianships (Article 81 and 17-A).
This marks the sixteenth consecutive year Mr. Enea has been included in the Best Lawyers list and his seventh "Lawyer of the Year" honor - awarded to a single attorney in each practice area and geographic region with the highest overall peer feedback. He has also been named as one of Westchester County's "Super Lawyers" annually since 2007 and is a recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University.
"It's a privilege to once again be recognized by Best Lawyers, and I am particularly proud to share this year's honors with Sara, Lauren and Michael," said Mr. Enea, who has spent nearly 40 years protecting the rights of seniors, individuals with disabilities, and their families. "These distinctions reflect the depth of experience, knowledge and commitment our attorneys bring to helping individuals and families navigate some of the most important legal decisions they will face."
Sara E. Meyers, Esq. concentrates her practice on elder law, estate planning, special needs planning, guardianships, and long-term care planning strategies, with a focus on Medicaid home care and nursing home benefits. Recognized by Best Lawyers in the fields of Elder Law and Trusts & Estates for the second consecutive year, Ms. Meyers has also been named to the New York Metro Super Lawyers list annually since 2013 and honored as a 2024 914INC. Women in Business award recipient. She is the inaugural chair of the Westchester County Bar Association's Elder Law and Special Needs Committee and past chair of its Adult Guardianship and Elder Law Committees. Ms. Meyers is an Officer of the New York State Bar Association's Elder Law and Special Needs Executive Committee and is a past 9th District Delegate, and has co-chaired Westchester County Senior Law Day.
Lauren C. Enea, Esq. focuses her practice on wills, trusts and estates; Medicaid planning; special needs planning; and probate/estate administration. Named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America list for the fifth consecutive year in 2027, she is also a Rising Star in the 2021-2026 New York Metro edition of Super Lawyers and was recognized with 914INC.'s Wunderkind Award, the Westchester County Bar Association's Outstanding New Lawyer Award, the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University's Shining Star Award, and Westfair Communications' Millennial Award. Ms. Enea serves on the Executive Committee of the Westchester County Bar Association Trusts and Estates Section, the Board of Directors of the Westchester County Bar Foundation, and as co-chair of the Ethics Committee of the New York State Bar Association's Elder Law and Special Needs Section. She is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Columbian Lawyers Association of Westchester County, the Pace Women's Justice Center's Friends of Gail Advisory Board, and the Board of Visitors of the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University. In addition, Ms. Enea is a board member of the Italian American Forum and Opengate Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to empowering people with disabilities through compassionate care, meaningful support and opportunities to thrive.
Michael P. Enea, Esq. concentrates his practice on wills, trusts and estates; elder law; tax planning; as well as business formation and corporate law. In addition to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, Mr. Enea has also been recognized as a Rising Star in Thomson Reuters' Metro New York Super Lawyers list annually since 2023. He is currently completing his Master of Laws in Taxation at New York University. Mr. Enea is active in the New York State Bar Association's Trusts & Estates and Elder Law & Special Needs Sections, the American Bar Association, and the Westchester County Bar Association. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Ronald McDonald House Westchester, supporting families with children facing serious medical challenges.
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Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP is located at 245 Main Street, Suite 500 in White Plains and 339 Route 202, Suite 100 in Somers. For more information or to schedule a consultation, call 914-948-1500 or visit www.esslawfirm.com.
About Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP
Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP is an AV preeminent rated elder law firm with offices in White Plains and Somers, N.Y. The practice concentrates on Elder Law; Medicaid Planning; Nursing Home and Home Care Applications; Estate Tax Planning; Wills, Trusts and Estates; Guardianships; Estate Litigation; Supplemental Needs Trusts; and Special Needs Planning. Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP serves Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, the Bronx, Manhattan, Long Island and Queens and is committed to providing the highest quality legal services to seniors, the disabled and their families. Visit the firm online at www.esslawfirm.com.
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