Alison Schrag

With nearly twenty years of experience, Alison Schrag has built a distinguished career as a trusted advisor and advocate in trusts and estates law. A Sherman Atlas Sylvester & Stamelman LLP partner, Alison guides individuals, families, and business owners through every aspect of estate planning, trust administration, and fiduciary litigation. Her practice reflects a rare blend of technical expertise, compassion, and strategic foresight—qualities that make her an invaluable counselor to clients navigating complex financial and personal decisions. Admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey, Alison deeply understands the legal and emotional nuances inherent in estate planning. At Sherman Atlas, she focuses on helping clients structure plans that preserve and transfer wealth efficiently, protect family assets, and minimize potential disputes. She takes pride in crafting tailored solutions that reflect each client’s goals, whether establishing sophisticated trusts, preparing for business succession, or managing cross-border and philanthropic considerations. Her clients range from first-generation entrepreneurs to families with multigenerational estates, all of whom benefit from her meticulous attention to detail and thoughtful guidance. Before joining Sherman Atlas, Alison’s career spanned several respected law firms where she developed her expertise in transactional and litigation matters. She began as a litigation associate at Hahn & Hessen LLP, representing financial institutions and corporate trustees in breach of fiduciary duty and commercial cases. Later, she became a partner at the Law Offices of Raymond V.J. Schrag, a boutique firm in New York City specializing in trusts and estates. These formative experiences gave her a holistic understanding of estate law—from planning and drafting to courtroom advocacy. Alison’s litigation background continues to inform her practice today.