Barry I. Lutzky

Elder Law

3.0 (1 reviews)

New York, New York

42+ years experience

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

Updated: Jan 04, 2026

Contact Information

212-216-8000

https://www.tarterkrinsky.com/barry-i-lutzky

1350 Broadway, New York, NY 10018

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Bio

Barry I. Lutzky is a partner in Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s Trusts and Estates Group. His practice focuses on estate planning, estate administration, estate & trust taxation and elder law & special needs planning. Barry crafts customized solutions to meet the individual and unique needs of his clients. In addition, he also has extensive experience protecting the assets of the middle class to preserving the wealth of high net-worth individuals.Barry has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America, Elder Law (2016-2021), New York Super Lawyers, Estate Planning & Probate (2009-2020) and rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale Hubbell® (2009-2019).Prior to joining the firm, Barry was a partner at Schiff Hardin in July 2013. Prior to Schiff Hardin, Barry was the managing partner at Freedman, Fish & Grimaldi LLP, one of the nation’s first elder law firms. Barry crafts customized solutions to meet the individual and unique needs of his clients. In addition, he also has extensive experience protecting the assets of the middle class to preserving the wealth of high net-worth individuals. Barry has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America, Elder Law (2016-2021), New York Super Lawyers, Estate Planning & Probate (2009-2020) and rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale Hubbell® (2009-2019). Prior to joining the firm, Barry was a partner at Schiff Hardin in July 2013. Prior to Schiff Hardin, Barry was the managing partner at Freedman, Fish & Grimaldi LLP, one of the nation’s first elder law firms.

Practice Areas

Elder Law

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Elder Law
Practice Area: Trusts and Estates

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016

Education

The George Washington University, J.D., graduated 1983

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Reviews

Michael Hernandez

2 months ago

Competent estate planning, but communication could improve

I engaged Barry Lutzky at Tarter Krinsky & Drogin to assist with a complex estate plan involving a special needs trust for my aging mother, a situation directly within his recognized expertise in elder law and trusts. With over four decades of experience, his technical knowledge of estate taxation and administration is undeniable. He drafted thorough documents that addressed our specific concerns. However, the experience felt somewhat transactional. While he was always professional, responses to emails or calls often took several days, which created anxiety during time-sensitive discussions about Medicaid planning. For straightforward matters, his deep background from GWU Law and his long tenure are clear assets. Yet, for clients who value frequent touchpoints and proactive updates, the process can feel a bit distant. He successfully accomplished the core legal work, but managing client expectations around communication and accessibility could be enhanced.