Meet Our Team

Philip A. DiGiorgio, ESQ.
Phil DiGiorgio has over 30 years of legal experience. Phil is the Founding Member of the DiGiorgio Law Firm, PLLC, located at 258 Genesee St., Utica, NY and concentrates his practice in the areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, Special Needs Planning, High End Tax Planning, Estate and Trust Administration, the Taxation of Estates, Trusts and Gifts and Business Planning.
Prior to founding the DiGiorgio Law Firm, Phil was as co-founder & Managing Partner of Pierro & DiGiorgio, LLC.
Before entering private practice Phil served as an Estate and Gift Tax Attorney for the Internal Revenue Service from 1991-1999.
Phil is a member of the New York State Bar Association and its Trusts and Estates Section and has served as Vice Chair of the Section’s Estate Planning Committee. He is also a member of the Associations Elder Law & Special Needs Section, serving on its Medicaid Committee and as the Section’s Delegate for its 5th District (Central, NY). Phil is also a member of the Oneida County Bar Association.
Phil has written and lectured extensively in the practice areas of Trusts, Estates and Elder Law.
Phil is a graduate of the State University of New York at Albany and Albany Law School of Union University. Phil was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1991 and is licensed to practice before all New York State Courts.

Anita M. Marchio, Administrative Assistant
Anita joined DiGiorgio Law Firm in March 2022, where she works as an Administrative Assistant.
Having retired from Mohawk Valley Community College in 2015 after 19 years of dedicated service and some unexpected life changes, Anita chose to reenter the workforce and bring her skills and experience to a new setting.
In her role, she facilitates communication between clients, manages appointment scheduling, and ensures that all planning documents are accurately prepared and delivered to clients. Anita is often the first point of contact for clients, providing a welcoming and organized connection to our office.

Muni Ferhatovic, Paralegal
Muni was born in Bosnia and moved to Utica with her parents in 1996, and has proudly called Utica home ever since.
Before joining DiGiorgio Law Firm, Muni spent 13 years in the credit union and banking industry, holding a variety of roles and working closely with attorneys. That experience sparked her interest in the legal field and led her to where she is now.
In her role at DiGiorgio Law Firm, Mni assists with estate planning, Medicaid planning, and trust planning, supporting clients through important decisions and helping them feel coindifdent about their future.
Outside of work, Muni enjoys spending time with her son and mainly, and she loves spending time in her garden.
Location
258 Genesee St., Utica, NY 13502
(315) 732-3155
pdigiorgio@digiorgiolaw.com