Alison Arden Besunder, Trusts and Estates Group, Goetz Platzer LLP

08/13/2026

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08/06/2026

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07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day from all of us at Goetz Platzer LLP.

06/30/2026

With the first iteration of Goetz Fitzpatrick LLP formed in 1967, and the attorneys of Platzer, Swergold, Goldberg, Katz & Jaslow, LLP serving clients for more than 50 years, the foundation of Goetz Platzer LLP is built upon a rich legacy of legal excellence, client service, and community involvement. In 2025, the attorneys of these two respected firms came together, combining decades of experience, longstanding client relationships, and a shared commitment to providing exceptional legal representation.

Together, the attorneys of Goetz Fitzpatrick LLP and Platzer, Swergold, Goldberg, Katz & Jaslow, LLP represent well over a century of service to clients. Through changing times, evolving industries, and generations of attorneys, the attorneys of both firms remained steadfast in their commitment to integrity, professionalism, and outstanding advocacy. Their reputations were built not only on legal skill, but on the trust and confidence of the clients, businesses, financial institutions, and communities they served.

Today, the attorneys of Goetz Platzer LLP proudly carry forward the legacy established by the attorneys of Goetz Fitzpatrick LLP and Platzer, Swergold, Goldberg, Katz & Jaslow, LLP. We are honored to build upon the experience, relationships, and values cultivated over decades while continuing to provide trusted counsel, innovative solutions, and exceptional client service for generations to come.

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06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day from all of us at Goetz Platzer LLP.

Today, we celebrate and honor the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures whose guidance, support, and example have helped shape who we are. Their encouragement inspires us to be our best selves, pursue excellence, and lead with integrity in both our personal and professional lives.

We wish all fathers and father figures a wonderful and well-deserved Father’s Day.

06/18/2026

Our program is designed to provide students with meaningful, hands on experience that extends well beyond traditional observation. Interns work alongside our attorneys and professional staff, gaining exposure to complex legal matters, client service, litigation strategy, transactional work, and the day to day operations of a modern law firm.

Equally important, our internship program emphasizes mentorship. Interns are paired with experienced professionals who provide guidance, support, and insight into both the legal profession and career development. Through direct interaction with attorneys, networking opportunities, educational programs, and practical assignments, students gain valuable skills, confidence, and a deeper understanding of the profession.

We believe that creating opportunities for young people to learn, grow, and succeed is an important part of our responsibility as members of the legal community.

Many of our interns leave the program with lasting professional relationships, enhanced career prospects, and a greater appreciation for the value of hard work, integrity, and service. We are proud of the role our internship program plays in helping talented students take the first steps toward successful and rewarding careers.

06/14/2026

Happy Flag Day from all of us at Goetz Platzer LLP.

As our nation prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence, today is a time to reflect on the remarkable American story and the flag that has stood at its center through moments of triumph, sacrifice, challenge, and hope.

For nearly two and a half centuries, the Stars and Stripes have represented far more than a nation. They symbolize the courage of those who fought for our freedom, the determination of those who built our communities, and the enduring belief that each generation can leave this country stronger than the one it inherited.

As the flag waves over our homes, schools, businesses, and places of worship, it reminds us of the blessings of liberty and the responsibility we share to preserve them for future generations.

Today, we honor our flag, our history, and the countless Americans whose service, sacrifice, and love of country have shaped the nation we are privileged to call home.

Happy Flag Day. God Bless America. 🇺🇸

06/11/2026

Goetz Platzer LLP is proud to recognize Partner Alison Arden Besunder for her recent appellate advocacy before the New York Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department, in Matter of Baird.

Representing the daughter & granddaughter of the Decedent in a high-stakes dispute challenging the validity of a Will & Trust executed by a 101-year-old Decedent, Alison successfully argued that the record contained substantial factual issues concerning undue influence that warranted a full evidentiary hearing.

With more than two decades of experience handling complex Surrogate’s Court & appellate matters, Alison’s practice focuses on contested probate proceedings, trust & estate litigation, fiduciary disputes, & appeals. Her advocacy reflects the firm’s commitment to protecting clients’ interests in some of the most sensitive & consequential family & estate matters.

Congratulations to Alison on this significant achievement & her continued dedication to excellence in appellate & trusts & estates litigation.

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05/26/2026

Our Expertise: Litigation

Goetz Platzer LLP’s litigation attorneys represent clients in complex commercial disputes at both the state & federal level throughout New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, & Connecticut, providing strategic counsel through all phases of litigation, including pre-litigation risk assessment, commencement & defense of actions, pleadings, motion practice, discovery, depositions, & trial. The firm regularly handles matters involving breach of contract, fiduciary duty claims, partnership & shareholder disputes, business dissolution proceedings, real estate & brokerage disputes, & other commercial controversies.

Our attorneys are experienced in prosecuting & defending dispositive motions, including motions to dismiss & for summary judgment, & in obtaining & opposing provisional remedies such as temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, & orders of attachment. We take a disciplined approach to discovery, leveraging document production, electronic discovery, & deposition strategy to build a strong evidentiary record while maintaining cost efficiency.

With a focus on enforceability & outcome, we develop tailored litigation strategies designed to protect client rights, mitigate risk, & position matters for favorable resolution, whether through negotiated settlement, alternative dispute resolution, or trial.

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05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day from all of us at Goetz Platzer.

Today, we pause to remember & honor the brave men & women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage & dedication will never be forgotten.

We wish you a meaningful day of remembrance.