Honor Louis Pierro's Achievement

Senate Resolution No. 3745 BY: Senator BRESLIN COMMENDING Louis W. Pierro upon the occasion of being named the 2018 Lawyer of the Year in the practice of elder law by the Best Lawyers WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to individuals who have shown an enduring commitment to improving the quality of life in their communities and to enhancing their profession and fostering the highest level of professionalism; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Louis W. Pierro upon the occasion of being named the 2018 Lawyer of the Year in the practice of elder law by the Best Lawyers; and WHEREAS, Louis W. Pierro will proudly be featured in the 24th edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his outstanding work in the practice of elder law; and WHEREAS, A graduate of Albany Law School, Louis W. Pierro was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1984; throughout his 34-year career, he has practiced elder law, estate planning, and special needs planning, as well as both tax and business law; and WHEREAS, Louis W. Pierro recently established EverHome Care Advisors, a company which combines legal planning, home care management and innovative technology to help people stay independent and improve communication between families and providers; and WHEREAS, Devoted to his profession, Louis W. Pierro has served as Chair of the Estate Planning Committee, and currently, is a vital member of the Elder Law Section Executive Committee; and WHEREAS, Louis W. Pierro is also the founder and Director of Elder Counsel, a national organization of elder law and special needs law firms which provides software and training to 950 member firms throughout the United States; and WHEREAS, In addition, Louis W. PIerro is a founding partner of Pierro, Connor & Associates, a firm which has 10 branches located in New York State and Florida; and WHEREAS, With quiet dignity, kindness and grace, Louis W. Pierro has served as a tireless advocate for the elderly, a strong voice for the voiceless, and an inspiration to his colleagues, and to countless others who labor in pursuit of equal access to justice for all; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of and publicly acknowledge individuals in the legal profession, such as Louis W. Pierro, who distinguish themselves through their exemplary careers and purposeful lives of service to their community and their profession; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Louis W. Pierro upon the occasion of being named the 2018 Lawyer of the Year in the practice of elder law by the Best Lawyers; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Louis W. Pierro.