Our Firm
Gary E. Bashian
Distinguished Attorney | Trusts & Estates | Complex Litigation | Wealth Preservation
Biography
With more than five decades of distinguished legal practice in New York and Connecticut, Gary E. Bashian has established a reputation as a highly respected attorney in trusts and estates, complex fiduciary litigation, business law, and wealth preservation.
Throughout his career, Mr. Bashian has served as lead counsel in significant and sophisticated legal matters involving estate and trust administration, contested estates, fiduciary accountings and litigation, guardianship proceedings, business and commercial disputes, strategic business planning, and the preservation and protection of substantial personal and family wealth.
Recognized for his depth of legal knowledge, strategic judgment, and command of complex litigation, Mr. Bashian brings a rare combination of technical expertise, seasoned advocacy, and practical business insight to representing individuals, families, fiduciaries, and business interests.
A respected voice within the legal profession, Mr. Bashian has been invited to lecture before prominent professional organizations, including the New York State Bar Association, its Trusts and Estates Law Section, and numerous regional bar associations. He has also authored numerous articles addressing sophisticated legal issues in trusts, estates, business law, and commercial litigation, contributing to the professional discourse in these specialized fields.
His leadership and standing among his peers are further reflected in his service as a two-term President of the Westchester County Bar Association, a distinction underscoring his longstanding commitment to the legal profession and its highest standards.
With a career spanning more than 50 years, Mr. Bashian continues to provide clients and fellow counsel with the benefit of his extensive experience, thoughtful counsel, and unwavering dedication to protecting their legal and financial interests.
Professional Inquiries
Prospective clients, attorneys, and professional advisors seeking consultation or representation may contact Mr. Bashian directly.
- Telephone
- (914) 946-5100
- Website
- www.bashian-law.com
Practice Areas
Admissions
- New York
- Connecticut
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- U.S. Tax Court
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut
Education
- Gettysburg College (A.B.)
- Boston University School of Law (J.D.)
- New York University (LL.M. in Taxation)
Bar Associations
- New York State Bar Association, 1971–
- Westchester County Bar Association, 1971–
- White Plains Bar Association, 1971–
- Westchester Women’s Bar Association, 1997–
- Greenwich Bar Association
- Connecticut Bar Association
Bar Leadership
- President, Westchester County Bar Association, 1995–1997
- Chairman, Tax Section, Westchester County Bar Association, 1977–1980
- Chairman, Trusts and Estates Section, Westchester County Bar Association, 2004–2007
- Delegate, New York State Bar Association House of Delegates, 1995–1998
- Executive Committee, Trusts and Estates Law Section, New York State Bar Association, 1994–
- Vice Chair, Estate Litigation Committee, Trusts and Estates Law Section, New York State Bar Association, 1995–2013
- Vice-Chair, Practice and Ethics Committee, Trusts and Estates Law Section, New York State Bar Association, 2013–2016
- Tax Section Committee on Partnerships and Committee on Estates and Trusts, New York State Bar Association, 2005–
- Director, Estate Planning Council of Westchester, 1972–1975 and 1990–1993
Service
- General Counsel, United States Tennis Association/Eastern Section, Incorporated, 2002–2004
- Board of Directors, United States Tennis Association/Eastern Section, Inc. Junior Tennis Foundation, 2001–present
- Board of Directors, YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester, 2002–2008
- Former Director, Music Conservatory of Westchester, White Plains, New York
- 1st Lt., Judge Advocate General’s Corps, U.S. Army
Recent Publications
February 2026
“Strictly by the Rules: Surrogate Courts’ Procedural Discipline in Estate Litigation”
Westchester Lawyer, Vol. 13 No. 2
2023
“An Evidentiary Puzzle: Dismissal of an Undue Influence Objection Upon Summary Judgment”
NYSBA Trusts and Estates Law Section Journal, Vol. 56 No. 4
July 12, 2021
“An Appellant’s (Mostly) Procedural Guide to Noticing, Filing, and Perfecting an Appeal from the Surrogate’s Court to the Appellate Divisions”
NYSBA Trusts & Estates Law Section Journal, Vol. 54 No. 2
May 2021
“The Doctrine of Incorporation by Reference: A Legal Efficiency, With Caveats”
Westchester Lawyer
Late Fall 2020
“The Probate Exception: From Jurisdictional Shotgun to Jurisdictional Scalpel”
New York State Bar Association Newsletter, Vol. 53 No. 4
Contact Mr. Bashian
Reach Gary E. Bashian by email at [email protected].