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

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.

05/20/2026

Goetz Platzer LLP is proud to announce a major appellate win on behalf of its clients who objected to the probate of the Last Will & Testament & Trust of their father & grandfather in a complex probate & trust dispute. The NY State Appellate Division, Second Department, reversed the Surrogate Court’s grant of summary judgment to the proponents of the Will & reinstated the objections as to undue influence.

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Goetz Platzer LLP is proud to announce a major appellate win on behalf of its clients who objected to probate of the Last Will and Testament and Trust of their father and grandfather.

05/20/2026

Last week, all of us at Goetz Platzer LLP were incredibly honored to stand alongside our partner Alison Arden Besunder and her family for a truly special and emotional occasion, the dedication and naming of the Harvey B. Besunder Bar Center at the Suffolk County Bar Association.

The ceremony celebrated Harvey’s lifetime of service to the legal profession, the Suffolk County Bar Association and the community he has impacted for decades through his leadership, mentorship and unwavering dedication. His vision and commitment helped build not just a Bar Center, but a lasting home for generations of lawyers and the community they serve.

What made the day especially meaningful was hearing so many people speak not only about Harvey’s accomplishments as an attorney and leader, but about the kind of person he is, respected, humble, gracious, thoughtful and deeply admired by everyone who has had the privilege of knowing him. The admiration in the room was genuine and heartfelt.

We were proud to be there to support Alison and her family on such an important day and to celebrate a legacy that will continue to inspire the legal community for generations to come.

Congratulations to Harvey, Alison and the entire Besunder family on this extraordinary and well deserved honor.

05/10/2026

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

Today, we celebrate the incredible mothers who give so much of themselves every single day. Your strength, love, & dedication shape families, inspire communities, & leave a lasting impact in ways that words can’t fully capture.

We are truly grateful for all that you do, & we hope today brings you the appreciation, joy, & recognition you so deeply deserve.

04/30/2026

Alison Arden Besunder is an Equity Partner & Chair of the Trusts & Estates Planning, Administration, Guardianship & Fiduciary Litigation Group at Goetz Platzer.

She advises individuals & families on estate planning, contested guardianships & fiduciary disputes, & works with clients on intellectual property & brand protection matters tied to artistic & creative assets. Ms. Besunder brings extensive litigation experience & practical counsel to complex legal & estate matters.

Contact Alison & the team today to discuss your estate: goetzplatzer.com/attorneys/alison-arden-besunder

04/22/2026

We appreciate and honor our admin staff today! Thanks for all you do!

04/15/2026

Today marks the end of tax season... Once you can breathe again, contact us at Goetz Platzer to discuss your legal concerns around Trusts & Estates.

We’re well-versed in handling:

• Guardianship
• Trusts & trust administration
• Estate administration
• Wills & estate planning
• Health care proxies
• Probate contests
• Fiduciary litigation
• Business succession planning
..and much more!

04/13/2026

Congratulations to Goetz Platzer partner Alison Besunder on being named one of the Top 100 Women to KNOW in America.

This national recognition spotlights Alison’s leadership, professional excellence, & meaningful impact within the legal community & beyond, as well as her desire to support other women to reach their potential.

She will be honored this week at the 100 Women to KNOW Award Gala on April 14 in Phoenix, Arizona, held in conjunction with the annual KNOW Summit, which brings together more than 200 women leaders for two days of programming, collaboration, & connection.

We are very proud to see Alison recognized among such an extraordinary group of women shaping the future of their industries.

04/05/2026

From our family to yours, have a peaceful Easter.