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“I was inspired to become an attorney by a genuine passion for helping others and a role my family gave me early on as the “Voice of Reason” during sibling disputes. Being trusted to listen, understand different perspectives, and help resolve conflict taught me skills I still rely on today.
I bring that same approach to my estate planning practice- listening closely to clients, understanding their goals and concerns, and helping them work through complex or competing issues with clarity and care. Building personal relationships and creating thoughtful, tailored plans that make a meaningful difference is what I find most fulfilling in my work.”
Ethan P. Van Vorst, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Ethan P. Van Vorst joined the Capital Region office of Pierro, Connor & Strauss, LLC as an Associate Attorney in January 2026. His practice focuses primarily on trust and estate planning, long-term care planning, business planning, and tax planning. Ethan is dedicated to helping individuals and families develop comprehensive, protective plans that safeguard assets and provide clarity, comfort, and peace of mind for their loved ones.
Previous Experience
Prior to becoming an Associate Attorney, Ethan served as a Law Clerk at the firm beginning in September 2024, where he assisted clients with estate, tax, and business planning matters and conducted legal research across a variety of practice areas. Before joining the firm, Mr. Van Vorst gained additional experience interning at a general practice law firm in Saratoga and an estate planning law firm in Albany.
Education
Mr. Van Vorst earned his Juris Doctor from Albany Law School in May 2025 and was admitted to the New York State Bar in January 2026. While at Albany Law School, Ethan was actively involved in the school’s Moot Court Program. After volunteering at multiple competitions during his first year, he became an Associate Board Member for the Domenick L. Gabrielli National Family Law Moot Court Competition in his second year, where he worked with a team to draft the mock trial problem and coordinate judges and competitors. During his final year, Ethan was elected Director of Finance for the Moot Court Program, a role in which he managed the program’s budget, allocated funds to each competition, and provided guidance to competition Chairs on budget administration.
Prior to attending law school, Ethan earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Siena University, majoring in Business with concentrations in Economics and Finance.