Jeffrey Battistoni
Attorney
Mr. Battistoni joined Gellen Law PLLC as an “of counsel” attorney in January of 2024. He has practiced law in Dutchess County for about 40 years. During that time, he has engaged in the general civil practice of law. Presently, his work is concentrated on real estate transactions, business entity formation, estate planning, elder law including long term care planning, and trust and estate administration.
Mr. Battistoni currently serves as a Town Justice in the Town of Pleasant Valley and also serves on the Board of Assessment review. His prior municipal service in Pleasant Valley can be seen on this page.
Mr. Battistoni served on the Executive Committee of the Dutchess County Bar Association for six years, including a term as President, and was a Delegate in the House of Delegates of the New York State Bar Association for several years representing the Dutchess County Bar Association. He served on the Board of Directors of the Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union (now the Hudson Valley Credit Union) and also served on its Supervisory Committee, including several years as Chair of that Committee. He served on the Board of Directors of ARC, DC for about ten years, including terms as Vice President and President. He coached teams extensively in Town recreation sports and travel sports. He coached the Pleasant Valley Cobras from 2007 through June of 2018, a premier level boys soccer team which excelled in leagues and tournaments throughout the east coast. He has served as counsel for boards in several local towns and in one village.
Mr. Battistoni resides in Pleasant Valley with his wife Christi and they have four adult children.
Previous municipal service in Pleasant Valley
Member of Zoning Board of Appeals: 1989
Chairman of Planning Board: 1990-1996
Member of Town Board: 1997-2005
Town Supervisor: 2006-2007