As a senior associate attorney with Antonelli & Antonelli, Samantha M. Sbrocchi assists clients with wide-ranging estate, probate, and administration matters, including contested wills, fiduciary misconduct, wrongful death compromise proceedings, and kinship matters. Samantha joined the firm as an associate attorney in 2019, immediately becoming a valued member of our team. She is certified as a court-appointed Guardian ad Litem in New York State Surrogate’s Court, advocating for the interests of individuals under various legal disabilities. Samantha is also certified as a court-appointed guardian, court evaluator, and attorney for alleged incapacitated parties in the New York State Supreme Court. She enjoys establishing strong connections with clients and working to help them navigate complex Surrogate’s Court proceedings.
Education and Background
Samantha obtained her Juris Doctor from Touro Law Center Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, cum laude. While at Touro Law, she served on the senior staff of the Touro Law Review, and her article, "Gender Wage Gap: The Time to Speak Up is Now," was published in Volume 35, Issue 2 of the Touro Law Review Journal. Through participation in Touro Law’s Bankruptcy Clinic, she provided more than 100 hours of pro bono legal services to low-income clients. In addition to her JD, Samantha holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Hofstra University.
Appreciating the endless opportunities for learning that the legal field offers, she frequently attends Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminars to expand her knowledge and stay current with ever-changing estate and probate laws.
Personal Life
As a Long Island native, Samantha always dreamed of practicing law in New York City and its surrounding boroughs. When she’s not in the office or the courtroom, she enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with family and friends, including her rescued black lab mix.
Samantha is also a Beatles fan who loves learning about the band and its history. Combining music and work interests, she’s written fascinating blog posts examining the litigation of John Lennon and George Harrison’s estates.
Bar Admissions
New York State Bar
Professional Organizations
Professional Organizations
New York City Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
Brooklyn Bar Association
Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association
Awards
Super Lawyers, Rising Star 2021-2023
The American Registry, 2022 Top Attorneys in the New York Metro Area
The American Registry, 2022-2023 Top Women Attorneys in The New York Metro Area
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