About Deborah Wolf
Deborah Wolf Miller is a solo practitioner based in Ithaca, New York, where she specializes in various areas of law, including estate planning, probate, real estate law, and elder law. Admitted to the New Jersey Bar in 1989, she later became a member of the New York Bar in 1998. Her extensive legal practice encompasses many services—such as estate planning, administration of estates, elder law, and tax research. Additionally, she handles wills and trusts, real estate transactions, estate and trust litigation, mediation, business formation and governance, as well as appellate writing and research. Deborah earned her Juris Doctor from Rutgers University School of Law in Camden, New Jersey, in 1989. Prior to her legal education, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in History and English from Rutgers University-New Brunswick in 1982.
Following law school, she served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Donald A. Smith, Jr., in the Superior Court of New Jersey — This clerkship provided her with inexperience in understanding court procedures and legal reasoning. Furthermore, she worked as a teaching assistant for a tax course at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, China, expanding her international legal perspective. Before relocating to New York in 1996, Deborah was an associate with Garrigle and Palm, an insurance defense firm in New Jersey. This role allowed her to gain significant experience in litigation and client representation. After moving to Ithaca, she became actively involved in the local legal community, demonstrating her commitment to professional development and community service.
From 2017 to 2018, she served as the Treasurer of the Finger Lakes Women's Bar Association. Additionally, she held the position of Continuing Legal Education co-Chair from 2009 to 2016, contributing to the ongoing education of her peers. Deborah's practice areas reflect her diverse expertise — She is experienced in estate planning and the administration of estates. This gives tailored solutions for their unique situations. Her knowledge of elder law allows her to assist clients in navigating complex issues related to aging and healthcare. In real estate law, she facilitates transactions that help clients achieve their property goals.
Furthermore, her experience in mediation and business formation enables her to support entrepreneurs and individuals in establishing their ventures. Licensed to practice law in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, Deborah's Pennsylvania license is currently administratively suspended. Her commitment to her clients and the legal profession is evident through her years of service and dedication. With a knowledge of the law and a focus on helping others, Deborah Wolf Miller continues to make a significant impact in her community and the legal field.
