Janet G. Lazar (Principal)
has practiced trusts and estates law for over 30 years. She has
worked for several firms, large and small, in New York and New
Jersey. She also served as principal law clerk to Judge Renee R. Roth
of the New York County Surrogate's Court. Ms. Lazar is a member of several
bar associations. She received her JD
degree from the University of Michigan School of Law in 1979. She
then studied taxation at the graduate level at New York University School of Law.

She received training in client counseling at
ACAP in Livingston,
New Jersey.
Her undergraduate degree is from Princeton
University, where she majored in English literature and minored in
music. She is married to a computer database designer. She has
sung the national anthem at Shea Stadium with her a cappella group,
Who's on First?
jlazar@janetlazar.com
Karen L. Kushkin (Associate)
is admitted to practice law in New York and Michigan. In 2008, she earned her LL.M. in Taxation from New York
University School of Law, where she served as the editor of the Tax Law Review. She received her J.D. degree in
2006 from Northwestern University School of Law. She graduated from the University of Michigan Business School
in 2002 with a B.B.A. in finance. Karen remains a Michigan Wolverine fan. (Go Blue!) She spends her spare time
with her Australian labradoodle, Foster, who is a certified therapy dog.
kkushkin@janetlazar.com
James L. Allan (Legal Assistant)
graduated from Cornell University in 1981 with a degree in English
literature. He has been a banker, a sales auditor, and a customer service
representative. For six years he was a systems analyst for a large
law firm. He is an avid reader and unrepentant cinemaphile.
jallan@janetlazar.com
Terry Taylor-Fleming (Legal Assistant)
is a graduate of Dover Business College. She worked in the insurance industry
for ten years and was the managing partner of a decorating business for fifteen years.
She is a Yankees fan, but we forgive her.
ttaylorfleming@janetlazar.com