Our Team

 Valerie L. Stanek, Esq., CFP® is an estate planning attorney, Certified Financial Planning™ professional, and the founding member of Stanek Law PLLC. A 2014 graduate of the University at Buffalo School of Law, where she graduated summa cum laude, Valerie brings a wealth of legal and financial experience to clients in need of preparing to

 Valerie L. Stanek, Esq., CFP® is an estate planning attorney, Certified Financial Planning™ professional, and the founding member of Stanek Law PLLC. A 2014 graduate of the University at Buffalo School of Law, where she graduated summa cum laude, Valerie brings a wealth of legal and financial experience to clients in need of preparing to navigate their twilight years and prepare for passing their assets on to their family by minimizing the potentials for conflict, expense, and undue burden on their family.  She focuses on drafting trusts that protect assets from the cost of nursing care, reduce estate taxes, and avoid the probate process. 

 Hannah Stanek-Chu serves as Law Clerk at Stanek Law PLLC and has been a member of our team since 2020. Currently in her second year at California Western School of Law, she helps guide families through the estate planning process, drafting core documents and walking clients comfortably through their signing meetings. With an extensive ba

 Hannah Stanek-Chu serves as Law Clerk at Stanek Law PLLC and has been a member of our team since 2020. Currently in her second year at California Western School of Law, she helps guide families through the estate planning process, drafting core documents and walking clients comfortably through their signing meetings. With an extensive background in wealth management, securities licensing, and notary services, Hannah brings both practical financial insight and genuine care to protecting what matters most to your family. 

Ibrahim (Hima) Abu-Sitta serves as a Legal Assistant at Stanek Law PLLC, working closely alongside Valerie across estate planning, probate, and residential real estate matters. A graduate of the University at Buffalo in Health and Human Services, Hima brings a naturally empathetic, family-focused perspective to every client conversation. 

Ibrahim (Hima) Abu-Sitta serves as a Legal Assistant at Stanek Law PLLC, working closely alongside Valerie across estate planning, probate, and residential real estate matters. A graduate of the University at Buffalo in Health and Human Services, Hima brings a naturally empathetic, family-focused perspective to every client conversation. Whether he is assisting with document preparation or guiding you through your next steps, Hima is dedicated to clear communication, thoughtful attention to detail, and making sure you feel supported and heard throughout the entire legal process.