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Christine joined Mark S. Eghrari and Associates in 1996 and has worked side by side with Mark to create the preeminent estate planning law firm it is today. She came to the firm with one goal and that was to make a difference in people’s lives, one life at a time. Christine attended SUNY Farmingdale where she graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Advertising Art and Design. She attends local continuing education conferences on estate planning topics along with conferences held throughout the country by the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. Christine is grateful to have the opportunity to help people in the community plan for the most difficult of times, disability or death, and to be able to give clients peace of mind knowing their family has a place to turn.

Christine grew up in Ronkonkoma and continues to live in Suffolk County with her husband and two children, Joseph and Julianna. When not working, Christine can be found on a baseball field, basketball court or even performing in the Nutcracker ballet with her daughter.

Peggy Probeck is our Senior Director of Client Services. Having worked in Customer Service with AT&T Telecommunications for over 20 years, Peggy joined our team in 2005. She is compassionate about providing to our clients the highest level of service while establishing a lifelong client relationship. She is always actively looking for new and exciting ways to deliver an experience to our clients that will transform the way they feel about dealing with some of life’s hardest realities, such as sickness and death. Peg is able to accomplish this by attending continuing educational conferences held throughout the country given by the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. She is also a graduate of the Long Island Business Institute.

As lifelong residents of Long Island, Peg and her husband currently live in Ronkonkoma and they are the proud parents of 4 children and one special granddaughter, Raegan. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family and friends, being outdoors, relaxing at the beach and travelling.

Susan Terletsky is our Trust Creation Paralegal and has been with Mark S Eghrari and Associates since 1998. She is dedicated to meeting with and assisting our clients and their families, to make sure all their important instructions and wishes are carried out. Susan has years of extensive training in all areas of estate planning and elder law, having attended meetings alongside attorneys who specialize in these areas at the Suffolk County Bar Association and American Academy of Estate Planning Attorney events.

Alanna Newman is a Client Service Representative at the Law Firm of Mark S. Eghrari & Associates,PLLC. She graduated from the University at Albany in May of 2015 and received her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Psychology. She works alongside our Director and Assistant Director of Client Services to ensure everyone receives quality service and has an overall excellent experience with our firm. When she isn’t in the office, she teaches dance to young girls in her community and enjoys time with family and friends.

Cheryl Garrett is our Trust Administration and Probate Paralegal. She joined our firm in September 2013. She is a 2010 graduate from Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa and a 2013 graduate of Briarcliffe College in Patchogue, NY. She graduated with degrees in History, International Relations and Paralegal Studies. She spent time studying abroad in the Middle East for three months while earning her International Relations degree.

Cheryl’s passion for helping our clients through the most difficult times in their lives stems from her own personal experiences. Her father having had a stroke when she was a freshman in high school, she discovered how difficult it can be to go through such an emotional time and still keep a level head. She truly enjoys helping to guide our clients through many of the pitfalls that can result after the passing of a loved one.

Tina Smith is our Assistant Director of Client Services. She has worked with our firm since February of 2013. A graduate of Queens College, she has degrees in English, Sociology and Urban Affairs. Having a particular soft spot for the elderly, it has always been her desire to work in an environment that would allow her to help them. She is not only committed to providing outstanding customer service to our clients, but also truly enjoys speaking with and assisting them in ensuring their affairs are in order.

Jason Colasuonno is our Elder Law paralegal.  He has an  A.A.S. degree in Paralegal Studies from Suffolk Community College. Before joining Mark. S. Eghrari & Associates, Jason gained real life experience in several areas of law including real estate, loan modification/foreclosure, estate planning and elder law.  Additionally, he was a mental health counselor for a prominent non-for-profit organization. Jason’s drive to become primarily focused in elder law was a result of his own family being impacted by the excessive cost of long-term nursing care. Jason takes great pride in helping those in the community and remains dedicated to helping families who are in need, ensuring that their legacies are left, and not lost.