J&G Partner Recognized as Rising Star
The law firm of J&G Law, LLP (J&G) is pleased to congratulate Kara J. Cavallo, who was recognized as an Orange County Rising Star by Junior League of Orange County, NY, Inc. at an awards ceremony on November 14, 2024. Kara is a partner at the firm, concentrating in tax certiorari and state and federal appellate practice. This award honors individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, dedication, and a commitment to making a positive impact in Orange County, New York.
Pictured here from left to right: Conor Horan, Esq., Gary Schuster, Esq., Lauren Scott, Esq., Kelly Pressler, Esq., Gregory Picciano, Esq., Kara Cavallo, Esq., John Cappello, Esq., Rachel Rosenwasser, Esq., James Horan, Esq., Isabelle Hayes, Michael Wagner, Esq., and J. Benjamin Gailey.
Kelly A. Pressler, Esq., Managing Partner at J&G Law, expressed pride in Kara’s dedication to the community, stating, “Kara is an incredibly hard worker who cares very much about her community, and this is a very well-deserved honor.”
Kara joined the law firm of J&G Law LLP, in 2004. As a Partner concentrating in the areas of real property tax certiorari, civil appellate practice, and civil litigation, Kara primarily represents taxing jurisdictions and petitioners in tax certiorari proceedings with respect to real property tax exemptions, valuation, and assessment. Kara represents assessors, municipalities, and not-for-profit and for-profit entities with respect to a wide array of real property cases including condominiums, apartments, restaurants, golf courses, manufacturing, residential subdivisions, senior care, rehabilitation and treatment centers, and other commercial and industrial properties. She handles cases at both the trial and appellate level involving the valuation of real property, charitable, religious, agricultural, business investment, and other real property tax exemptions, selective assessment, and constitutional issues impacting real property taxation and assessment.
Kara received her Bachelor of Science degree, magna cum laude, in 1994 from Arizona State University. Kara received her Juris Doctor degree in 1999 from the University of Arizona, College of Law. Kara was admitted to practice in the state and federal courts of New York in 2002.
Kara currently serves as Vice President on the Board of Directors of the Children’s Rights Society, Inc. Kara previously served on the Board of Directors of the Women’s Bar Association of Orange and Sullivan Counties (“WBAOSC”), including as its President, and is a member of both WBAOSC and the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York. She is also a member of the New York State Bar Association, Real Property Law Section: Condemnation and Certiorari, and the Local and State Governmental Law Section. Kara is an associate member of the New York State Assessors Association and the International Association of Assessing Officers. Kara published her Note while serving on the Arizona Law Review and has lectured at seminars and continuing legal education presentations, including on the topics of appellate practice, not-for-profit governance and compliance, and real property taxation and assessment.
Kara has been recognized as a Woman Leader in Law by Martindale-Hubbell and as a Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers.
About J&G Law, LLP
J&G Law, LLP was founded in 1968 to provide sophisticated legal representation to businesses, individuals, and municipalities throughout the Hudson Valley and the state of New York. J&G Law LLP has grown into a practice with over twenty attorneys and a full staff of paralegals and legal assistants to service a growing and dynamic client base. J&G Law, LLP, handles a wide range of legal issues including matrimonial and family law, elder law and estate planning, municipal law, land use and zoning, tax certiorari, business law, and litigation services. J&G Law LLP is located in Walden and has an office in Monticello by appointment only. For further information on J&G Law LLP, please visit www.jglaw.law or call (845) 764-9656.
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Kelly Pressler is Managing Partner and practices civil and commercial litigation. She can be reached by phone at 845-764-9656 and by email.