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Donna V.
Payesko

Special Counsel

Office 201.525.6231
Email dpayesko@coleschotz.com
Michele Amelio |Legal Practice Assistant
201.489.3000 ext. x5010
mamelio@coleschotz.com
Michele Amelio |Legal Practice Assistant
201.489.3000 ext. x5010
mamelio@coleschotz.com
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Donna Payesko is special counsel in the Tax, Trusts & Estates Department.

EXPERIENCE

Donna employs a personalized approach to every case she handles. Whether you are a millennial with young children, preparing for retirement or facing the loss of a loved one, Donna listens to your story and offers a customized strategy to meet your goals. Donna takes great pride in her high caliber of client care and strives to provide peace of mind while building long-term relationships as your trusted advisor.

Donna’s practice focuses on:

  • Estate Planning
  • Probate & Trust Administration
  • Elder Law
Networks & Affiliations

Donna is a member of the Hawaii State Bar Association and West Hawaii Bar Association. She is also a member of the Hawaii Island Leadership Council of Hawaii Community Foundation.

Passions

In her free time, Donna enjoys gardening and cooking.

Education

Donna received her JD from Seton Hall University in 1999. She was awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Rutgers University in 1990. Donna’s prior employment includes positions with Ohana Legacy Law, Darl C. Gleed & Associates, Jung & Vassar, PC.,  Robert DS Kim and Cole Schotz P.C.

Areas of Practice

Tax, Trusts & Estates 

Education

Seton Hall University School of Law, J.D.
Rutgers University, B.S.

Bar & Court Admissions

New Jersey
Hawaii

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