ABOUT THE FIRM
Built on Two Disciplines. Driven by One Purpose.
Shlomo Himmel is a licensed attorney in New Jersey and New York, and a Registered Nurse with hands-on experience in emergency medicine. This unique combination of knowledge and skills form the foundation of everything we do at The Himmel Law Firm.
(908) 671-1434
Attorney & Registered Nurse
Serving NJ Since 2014
5-Star Client Reviews
Elizabeth & Union County
Shlomo Himmel
RN, BSN, ESQ.
I am an attorney licensed in New Jersey and New York, admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and a Registered Nurse with hands-on clinical experience in emergency medicine. I received my Juris Doctorate from Brooklyn Law School, my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Rutgers University, and my degree in Political Science from Touro University.
Most attorneys will tell you they understand what is at stake for their clients. I’ve actually been there. In addition to practicing law, I worked as an Emergency Department nurse at world renowned hospitals, where I stood beside patients and families during some of the hardest moments of their lives — medical crises, end-of-life decisions; the conversations that no one ever feels ready for.
That experience gave me more than empathy. It gave me firsthand understanding of healthcare systems, advanced directives, and the very real consequences that inadequate planning can leave behind for the people we love.
At The Himmel Law Firm, I focus on estate planning, elder law, probate administration, and real estate matters. My combined background in law and clinical medicine means I can speak both languages — and explain complex decisions in terms that actually make sense, whether we're drafting a healthcare proxy, guiding a family through probate, or closing a real estate transaction.
Over the course of my career, I have served as Ethics Attorney for the Township of Edison, taught bioethics and public health law as an Adjunct Professor, and contributed to legislative initiatives in both New York and New Jersey, including legislation expanding in-home care options for families. Earlier in my career, I served as Communications Director for a member of the New York State Senate.
If you're looking for an attorney who will take the time to truly understand your situation, I’d welcome the conversation.
Education & Credentials
Education
— Juris Doctorate — Brooklyn Law School
— B.S. in Nursing — Rutgers University
— B.A. Political Science — Touro University
Professional Roles
— Ethics Attorney, Township of Edison
— Municipal Prosecutor, City of Elizabeth
— Adjunct Professor, Hofstra University
— Assistant Chief, Hatzalah EMS of Union County
— Board Member, Jewish Family Services
Bar Admissions & Licenses
— New Jersey State Bar
— New York State Bar
— U.S. District Court, D.N.J.
— Registered Nurse (RN), NJ (multi-State), NY, NV
— New Jersey EMT-B
Why a Dual Background Matters
When a client needs a healthcare proxy, Shlomo doesn't just draft the document — he explains, from clinical experience, what those decisions actually look like in a hospital setting. When an elder law matter turns on Medicaid eligibility or guardianship, he can interpret the medical evidence and speak the language of healthcare providers, not just the courts. From estate planning to real estate closings, that fluency in both disciplines means stronger counsel at every step.
How We Can Help
Estate Planning
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and comprehensive estate plans tailored to protect your family and your legacy.
Real Estate
Residential closings, contract review and negotiation, title searches, refinances, and off-market transactions throughout New Jersey.
Elder Law
Medicaid planning, guardianship, long-term care planning, and asset protection for aging family members — guided by real clinical healthcare experience.
Probate Administration
Estate administration, probate filings, executor guidance, creditor claims, and asset distribution — handled efficiently and with compassion.
Rooted in Community
The Himmel Law Firm is based in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and serves clients throughout Union County and the surrounding areas. But "serving the community" isn't just a tagline — it's something Shlomo has lived for over a decade.
As an EMT and RN, he has spent nearly ten years responding to emergency calls, training volunteer EMTs, and showing up for neighbors in their most critical moments. That experience — being trusted by a community during its worst hours — is the same trust he brings to every client relationship.
Serving Elizabeth, Cranford, Westfield, Scotch Plains, Linden, Clark, Rahway, Roselle, Summit & throughout Union, Essex, Middlesex, and Bergen counties.
Schedule Your Estate Planning Consultation
Taking the first step is the hardest part, and I make it easy. Contact The Himmel Law Firm today to schedule a consultation. We will sit down together, review your situation, and discuss the estate planning options that make the most sense for you and your family.