Contact Susan

Following her employment with the United States Department of State in Kiev, Ukraine and Bogota, Columbia, Susan resumed her legal career in Florida. Susan currently works in the area of estate planning, working closely with all of the firm’s attorneys. Her attention to detail and thoughtful approach is appreciated by staff and clients. Susan works closely with clients to insure the accuracy of documents and to schedule and coordinate all estate planning appointments.

A graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst with a Bachelors’s degree in Business Administration, Susan’s interests include music, history and travel. Susan speaks Spanish.

Contact Connie

Connie, the firm’s closing coordinator, obtained her paralegal degree and then began her real estate career as a title searcher and title company representative at closings for a title company located in Albany, NY. With a solid foundation in title issues, Connie has worked as a closing coordinator for over fifteen years. During this time, Connie has helped hundreds of clients purchase and sell residential real estate, capably coordinating all aspects of the closing process.

Connie is a graduate of Schenectady County Community College with an Associate’s degree. Connie is also fluent in Italian. Connie and her family live in Niskayuna.

Contact Sara

Sara began her career at CSW Law Firm following her graduation from Marist College (May 2005) with a BA in Communications with a concentration in Journalism. Originally intending to be a broadcast journalist, she turned her focus to law after completing a law elective course. She received her Paralegal Certificate with a 3.8 GPA. An avid athlete Sara continues to play volleyball and tennis. She loves attending Yankees games, swimming, rock climbing and many other outdoor activities.

Sara and her dog Brandi reside in Clifton Park.

Contact Stephanie

Prior to joining the firm as an estate administrator, Stephanie worked as a Bank Trust Officer. She brings to the firm advanced knowledge of estate and trust administration and taxation. Stephanie’s experience and commitment brings valuable service to the firm’s clients.

Stephanie is a graduate of Hudson Valley Community College and holds an Associate Degree in Accounting. Throughout her career she has earned certificates from the Albany Institute of Banking in Banking and Trust Administration, NYS Bankers Association in Estate and Trust Administration and Taxation, the Practicing Law Institute in Estate Taxation and the State University of NY at Albany in Taxation in Estate, Trust, Personal and Gift.

Stephanie enjoys reading, cooking, bowling, golfing and spending time with her family.

Contact Nancy

Prior to joining CSW Law Firm, Nancy was employed as a Paralegal with a law firm in Rochester, New Hampshire and at the Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory (KAPL) in Niskayuna, NY. Nancy currently works in the areas of estate planning and estate administration. Her efficient and organized manner is an asset to both the firm and the clients we serve.

Nancy holds an Associates Degree from Schenectady County Community College as a Paralegal and a Bachelors in Political Science from Siena College. Nancy enjoys reading, cooking and spending time with her family.

Contact Donna

A former bank trust officer, as well as a cum laude Boston College Law School graduate, Donna brings a unique perspective to her role as an estate administrator. Trained in fields of estate, gift and income taxation, as well as Surrogate’s Court proceedings, Donna is meticulous in her work and file maintenance. Her dedication to her clients is matched only by her commitment to her family.

Contact Claudia

Claudia manages the bustle of activity at the front desk with a poise and calmness that only an experienced teacher could bring to the task. And the firm’s other “Director of First Impressions” is just that. Claudia holds a Master’s Degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from the University at Albany. Claudia has been a literacy volunteer for many years, as well as a volunteer in middle schools in the City of Schenectady.

Contact Mary Ann

Mary Ann Racicot, CPA, is a graduate of Siena College with a BBA in accounting. She has been a licensed CPA for over 25 years. Ms. Racicot was a Tax Director with a large accounting firm specializing in all areas of taxation including personal income tax, estates and trusts, not-for-profit taxation and retirement benefits. Ms. Racicot has frequently lectured and taught on tax issues in the area. In addition, she has provided guidance on compliance matters to a variety of taxpayers and tax exempt entities. Ms. Racicot is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accounts and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accounts.

A lifelong resident of the Capital District, Ms. Racicot supervises all aspects of the firm’s tax practice, while acting as comptroller for CSW.

Contact Marge

Marge job shares with Claudia Jakubowski, our Director of First Impressions, two days per week. Marge recently returned to work part-time having retired from her position as Executive Secretary for Special Olympics New York after 19 years of service. In that capacity she worked for the CEO, executive staff and Board Chairman/Board of Directors, facilitating their efforts administratively. Marge is a volunteer at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital. She is also very active with her church, Good Shepard Lutheran in Glenville, supporting the choir, serving as Assisting Minister for worship services, and in other capacities as well. Marge attended Hofstra University and received her professional training from Katherine Gibbs in Manhattan. Marge enjoys singing, reading, crafts and spending time with her family and friends.

Contact Pat

The quiet problem solver of this office, Pat began developing financial management experience over 25 years ago, when her husband started his own business and she served as his office manager. Her professional career since that time has taken her from a position as a bookkeeper at another law firm to a comptroller of a heating and ventilating firm, to her arrival as bookkeeper at Cioffi • Slezak • Wildgrube. Pat has always been committed to volunteer activities. Even during her active working career, she found time to serve as President of the boards of directors of Family & Child Services and The Family Foundation of Schenectady, Inc. A Past President of the Junior League of Schenectady, she still volunteers for that organization as well. Pat enjoys golf, skiing and hiking.

Contact Amy

Amy brings an expertise in collections and enforcement of judgments, as well as real estate, to CSW. She is an asset to the estate planning, estate administration, and real estate closing departments of the law firm.

Amy graduated Magna Cum Laude from Syracuse University in 2001 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, specializing in Illustration. A children’s book containing her watercolor illustrations was published in 2002. Eager to commence a career in the area of law, Amy received an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies from Schenectady County Community College in 2004.

A lifelong resident of the City of Schenectady, Amy enjoys painting, traveling, and spending time with her family.