Samantha A. Lyons

Samantha A. Lyons

Super Lawyers®

Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP

White Plains, NY914-294-5282
Elder LawMedicaid Planning & EligibilityWills, Trusts and Estates

About Samantha A. Lyons

Ms. Lyons is a partner at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP, where she concentrates her practice on elder law with a focus on Medicaid applications (nursing home and home care), Medicaid planning, estate planning, and guardianships. Recognized as a Rising Star for the past five years in the New York Metro edition of Super Lawyers, Ms. Lyons is actively involved in leadership roles within the elder law community. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association’s Elder Law and Special Needs Section, where she serves as Co-Chair of its Medicaid Committee. Ms. Lyons is also a member of the Westchester County Bar Association, participating as a Co-Mentor, and serves as Sponsorship Chair for the Senior Law Day Collaborative in Westchester County. In addition, she is a member of the Friends of Gail Advisory Board of the Pace Woman’s Justice Center. Ms. Lyons received a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Pace University and a J.D. from the Pace University School of Law. She is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Samantha A. Lyons included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Super Lawyers Metro New York, Rising Star, Thomson Reuters, 2023 Super Lawyers Metro New York, Rising Star, Thomson Reuters, 2022 Super Lawyers Metro New York, Rising Star, Thomson Reuters, 2021 Other Sources of Feedback About Samantha A. Lyons Included on the 2025New York Metro Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2024 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education

  • Pace University School of Law, White Plains, New York, 2012
  • J.D.

Non Legal Education

  • Pace University, Pleasantville, New York, 2010
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Member

Classes and Seminars

  • November 2022, Speaker, What is a Power of Attorney and Why Do I Need One?, The Kittay House
  • August 2022, Speaker, Aging in Place with Medicaid Home Care, Association on Aging in New York
  • July 2022, Speaker, Utilizing a Trust for Your Elder Law and Estate Planning Needs: The Pros and Cons, Tuckahoe Public Library
  • July 2022, Speaker, Critical Issues Facing Senior Clients, First American Title Insurance Company
  • May 2022, Speaker, What is a Power of Attorney and Why Do I Need One?, Tuckahoe Public Library
  • February 2022, Speaker, Do You Need Home Care?, Senior Law Day
  • February 2022, Speaker, Accountable Aging: Preparing for the Elder Years, Ossining Public Library
  • October 2021, Speaker, Estate Planning Essentials, Rye Free Reading Room
  • October 2021, Speaker, Accountable Aging: Preparing for the Elder Years, Rye Free Reading Room
  • June 2021, Speaker, Planning Considerations for New York's New Medicaid Eligibility Requirements, Mamaroneck Public Library
  • May 2021, Speaker, Accountable Aging: Preparing for the Elder Years, Mamaroneck Public Library
  • April 2021, Speaker, Planning Considerations for New York's New Medicaid Eligibility Requirements, Ossining Public Library
  • 2021, Speaker, Critical Issues For Seniors, Bronxvillle Adult School
  • February 2021, Speaker, Planning Options for New York’s New Medicaid Home Care Eligibility Requirements, Irvington Public Library
  • January 2021, Speaker, Accountable Aging: Preparing for the Elder Years, Bronxville Public Library
  • May 2020, Speaker, Estate Planning During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Bronxville Adult School
  • Fall 2019, Author, Does Your Power of Attorney Allow Your Agent to Create and Fund a Pooled Income Trust?, New York State Bar Association, Elder Law/Special Needs Journal
  • July 2019, Speaker, Accountable Aging for the Elder Years, Harrison Public Library
  • June 2019, Speaker, Accountable Aging for the Elder Years, Bronxville Public Library
  • April 2019, Speaker, Estate Planning Options for Senior Clients: Medicaid Criteria/Asset Protection Planning, Mount Vernon Bar Association
  • April 2019, Speaker, Estate Planning Options for Senior Clients, Mamaroneck/Harrison/Larchmont Bar Association
  • 2018, Speaker, Article 81 Training for Guardians, Court Evaluators and Attorneys of Alleged Incapacitated Persons, Westchester County Bar Association
  • 2018, Speaker, Tax Reform and Long Term Care Planning
  • November 2018, Speaker, Estate Planning Options for Senior Clients: Medicaid Criteria/Asset Protection Planning, Bronx County Bar Association

Bar Admissions

  • New York
  • New Jersey
  • Specialties and Certifications
  • State: New York, Status: Member in Good Standing (Originally Acquired: 2013), 2022
  • State: New Jersey, Status: Member in Good Standing (Originally Acquired: 2012), 2022

Other Affiliations

  • New York State Bar Association, Elder Law and Special Needs Section, Member
  • Westchester County Bar Association, Member
  • New York State Bar Association, Elder Law and Special Needs Section: Senior Law Day Committee, Medicaid Committee, 2020
  • Westchester County Bar Association, Westchester Senior Law Day Committee, 2020

Attorney Details

Full NameSamantha A. Lyons
FirmEnea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP
Address245 Main Street, Suite 500, White Plains, NY 10601
Phone914-294-5282
Phone914-948-9316
Websitewww.esslawfirm.com
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