Jennifer F. Hillman is an Associate at Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C., concentrating in Trust and Estate litigation.  Ms. Hillman's practice includes discovery proceedings, probate contests and commercial litigation related to estates.  Ms. Hillman practices in the Surrogate's courts as well as the trial and appellate courts throughout New York. 

Ms. Hillman also has substantial experience in trial and appellate advocacy, and has handled a variety of commercial cases including contractual disputes, restrictive covenants, unfair competition, partnership disputes, and real estate litigation.

Prior to joining Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, Ms. Hillman was an associate at a large international law firm where she focused her practice on commercial litigation and complex product liability litigation, including aviation and pharmaceutical defense. 

While at St. John's University, Ms. Hillman served as Managing Editor of the St. John's Journal of Legal Commentary. 

Ms. Hillman is an active member of the New York State Bar Association Trusts and Estates Section where she serves on the executive committee and is vice-chair of the Governmental Relations and Legislation Committee.  She is also a member of the Nassau County Bar Association and the Women’s Bar Association.  Currently, she serves on the Board of Directors of the national Foundation for Ichthyosis and Related Skin Types (F.I.R.S.T.)

Ms. Hillman frequently writes and lectures on trust and estate issues.  She is a featured contributor to the Lexis Nexis Estate Practice and Elder Law Community on a variety of issues related to estate litigation.  Ms. Hillman’s published works include

Published

• "Self-Dealing Fiduciaries: What Is the Appropriate Standard?" (New York Law Journal, November 15, 2011) Co-authored with C. Raymond Radigan



• "Subject Matter Jurisdiction in the Surrogate's Court" (New York Law Journal, March 14, 2011) Co-authored with C. Raymond Radigan



• "Does New York Need a Trust Code?" (New York Law Journal, January 31, 2011) Co-authored with C. Raymond Radigan and Peter K. Kelly



• "Privity and the Role of Limited Letters in Legal Malpractice Actions" (New York Law Journal, November 22, 2010) Co-authored with C. Raymond Radigan
   
• "Applying Equitable Estoppel to Deathbed Marriages" (New York Law Journal, May 13, 2010)
   
• "Article 17-A Proceedings Remain an Important Tool" (New York Law Journal, January 6, 2010) (Co-authored with C. Raymond Radigan)
   
• "Till Death Do Us Part: Post-Death Annulment of Marriage and the Right of Election" (NYSBA Trusts & Estates Section Newsletter, Winter 2009)
   
• "Bound By the Web: Online Terms and Conditions Agreements" (St. John's Journal of Legal Commentary, 17:1, 2003)