Our Team
At Goidel Law Group, we are dedicated to providing the best possible service and attention to you and your family. We recognize that estate planning and elder law involve difficult issues and discussions regarding disability and death. The planning is sometimes undertaken for the first time when a family member is in crisis. Thus, we strive to eliminate stress and make the process as easy and seamless as possible for you and your loved ones.
Our approach to planning is state of the art, and we believe that planning for potential incapacity is more important than just planning to pass assets at death. In implementing our cutting edge processes, we fully engage you, your family members and other professional advisors (including accountants, financial advisors, insurance professionals, geriatric care managers and social workers). By working together, you receive the best possible service and advice from a dedicated team of individuals with a common purpose — designing and implementing a plan around your stated goals and objectives.
Wendy K. Goidel, Esq.
Wendy Goidel, the founder and principal of Goidel Law Group, has dedicated the last 25 years of her practice to elder law, estate planning, and estate administration. Recognizing that elder law should not be practiced in a vacuum, she developed and implemented Concierge Care Coordination®, a holistic practice model which seamlessly integrates the best practices in geriatric social work with legal planning. Wendy strives to provide services in a compassionate, caring, and professional manner while respecting the dignity and promoting the independence of older adults and individuals experiencing chronic illnesses or neurodegenerative diseases.
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Recognizing that conversations about incapacity and death are difficult and emotional, Wendy is committed to diffusing tension and eliminating stress and frustration. She earns her clients’ respect and creates lasting relationships with them and their family members so they feel supported throughout all phases of their lives.
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Wendy frequently speaks on elder law and estate planning topics on behalf of community organizations and support groups, and is sought after as a guest presenter for many wealth management advisors. She was also a contributing author to The Gift of Aging (Cambridge University Press 2023).
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Wendy created fellowship programs with two New York universities designed to encourage social work students to enter the field of gerontology and to promote collaboration between law and social work students. She gives back to the community and sponsors multiple programs for individuals with cognitive impairment and their care partners. Wendy has been honored for her commitment and contributions to several adult day programs on Long Island for individuals with cognitive impairment and was named as one of the Top 50 Women in Business by the Long Island Business News. For a decade, Wendy served on the Executive Board of Make-A-Wish, Suffolk County, NY.
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Notable Achievements
Creator and Funder, Goidel Gerontological Fellowship Program, Adelphi University School of Social Work
Creator and Funder, Goidel Law Group Internship Fund, Syracuse University School of Social Work
Developer and Sponsor, Age-Friendly Long Island Initiative, Adelphi University School of Social Work (2024)
Presenter, On Aging 2026, American Society on Aging (national conference)
Education
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University, J.D.
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University, B.S. (newspaper journalism, magna cum laude)
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Bar Admissions and Affiliations
New York and Connecticut Bars
Of Counsel, Borah Goldstein Nahins & Goidel, P.C.
United States District Courts (Southern and Eastern Districts)
New York State Bar Association
Nassau and Suffolk County Bar Associations
National Association of Elder Law Attorneys
Wealth Counsel
Lawyers With Purpose
American Society on Aging
Senior Umbrella Network (Nassau and Suffolk Counties)
Jillian C. Reynolds
Jillian C. Reynolds is an experienced health and human services professional with over two decades of dedication to client-centered, individualized care.
Her work is grounded in a deep respect for each person’s unique needs, values, and life circumstances, with a strong focus on dignity, advocacy, and informed choice. Jillian brings extensive knowledge of community-based resources and support systems, enabling her to connect individuals and families with services that enhance quality of life and continuity of care. She has significant experience supporting diverse populations across long-term care, rehabilitation, dementia care, hospice, and assisted living settings.
Jillian is known for building trusting relationships with clients and families while skillfully navigating complex healthcare and social service systems on their behalf. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, cultural sensitivity, and holistic care planning. Guided by a person-centered philosophy, Jillian aligns services with individual goals, strengths, and preferences. She remains committed to improving outcomes by delivering compassionate, responsive care tailored to each client’s needs.
Jillian is a lifelong Long Islander and holds degrees in Long Term Care Administration - Gerontology and Health Law and Policy.
Jennifer Moritz
Jennifer Moritz joined Goidel Law Group in 2024. As Medicaid Coordinator, she assists clients and their families in navigating Community and Chronic Medicaid applications. Before joining Goidel Law Group, Jennie worked for years across the clinical and research sides of medical care. She holds a B.S. in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate from the Washington University of St. Louis. She conducted research on Traumatic Brain Injury through the Washington University School of Medicine and is a contributing author on three nationally published articles. In addition, during her time in St. Louis, Jennifer managed intake and clerical work for a state-funded family care health center, where she first had the opportunity to learn the complexities of Medicaid and Medicare access while helping families receive critical care.
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Since joining Goidel Law Group, Jennie has received advanced training for Medicaid Eligibility for the Disabled Aged and Blind (DAB) through HRA. She is a member of the Suffolk and Nassau Senior Umbrella Networks and is looking forward to being more integrated in the Senior Care Community across Long Island.