About Ronald E.
Ronald E. Stiskin built a legal life that bridges two distinct intellectual worlds. He began as an undergraduate at Harvard, studying Sanskrit and Indian Studies, then turned to law at Dalhousie Law School in Nova Scotia, where he earned his LL.B. in 1991. He is admitted to practice in New York and has steered a practice that reflects both careful analysis and steady advocacy.
His academic path is unusual for a New York attorney. A Harvard B.A. in a humanities discipline suggests a lawyer who values precise language and context. The law degree from Dalhousie followed and, after graduation, he entered the practical work of representing clients. The combination of broad undergraduate study and a common-law legal education shaped a methodical approach to cases and client counseling.
Over the years Stiskin has been active in local and state bar groups. He belongs to the Rockland County Bar Association and the New York City Bar Association. He has held membership in the New York State Bar Association since 1996. These affiliations connect him to regional legal communities and professional resources that inform daily practice.
Stiskin’s memberships in the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates point to particular areas of practice. Members of NAELA typically work on issues affecting older adults: long-term care planning, benefits counseling and related estate matters. COPAA membership aligns with advocacy for students with disabilities and special education law. Those connections shape the kinds of matters that come through his office and the professional networks he taps when a case requires specialized expertise.
He leads Ronald E. Stiskin & Associates, P.C., where he handles cases that often require both legal detail and sensitivity. Clients find a lawyer who works through complex eligibility rules, guardianship questions, trust matters and disputes over educational services. His practice brings together elder law, disability and special education advocacy, and estate-related planning and litigation. He currently focuses his practice on elder law, special education and disability advocacy and related estate planning matters.
