Top best Estate Lawyers in Amherst | 43 available

Since 1980, Randy Gugino has represented thousands of clients from all over Western New York.  We are a full service law firm committed to personal attention and detail, dedicated to achieving the goals you deserve. In the areas of Bankruptcy – Real Estate – Personal Injury – Wills and Estate – Matrimonial/Divorce/Family Court – Criminal Law – We have the background and experience necessary to get results.. We also have a second location at:. 1299 Union Rd.. West Seneca, Ny. 14224

Mr. Tyrpak, an Amherst native, attended Fordham University and obtained his BA in International Political Economy in 2010. In 2013, he earned his JD at UB Law School with a concentration in Finance Transactions.. He started practicing law at a small firm in New York City before returning home and joining our team in December of 2016. While working in New York City, Mr. Tyrpak handled litigation in federal court regarding collective bargaining agreements and ERISA for employee benefit funds. He also worked on government compliance matters under the Affordable Care Act and ERISA.. Currently, Mr. Tyrpak resides in HoganWillig's Real Estate Department.  In his most recent position, he worked in Trust and Estate Law, handling planning, guardianship, and estate administration work.

Melissa Pezzino is an attorney working in Tiveron Law’s Estates, Estate Planning, and Elder Law Department. Ms. Pezzino drafts Wills, Health Care Proxies, and Powers of Attorney for clients and then represents those estates in a compassionate and caring manner. Ms. Pezzino handles all aspects of probate and administration, from the initial petition to accounting proceedings, and finally the closing of estates in Surrogate’s Court.. Prior to joining Tiveron Law, Ms. Pezzino practiced law in the Western New York area for several years under her established law practice.. Ms. Pezzino received her Juris Doctorate from the State University of New York at Buffalo and received her undergraduate degree from the State University of New York at Oswego with a dual major in Psychology and Sociology.. Before becoming an attorney, Ms. Pezzino served as a social worker, assisting children and adults with severe mental illness. She has a particular interest and passion advocating for those with mental health diagnoses, both in and out of the courtroom. Ms. Pezzino strives to bring compassion and an understanding of the sensitive issues surrounding estate planning and handling the affairs of a loved one who has passed.

Jillian Stenzel is an associate attorney with Tiveron Law's Real Estate Law Department, focusing her practice on Residential Purchases & Sales, Mortgage Lending, and Title Insurance. Jillian’s past legal experience has been varied, but she became skilled at transactional law while clerking for a solo real estate practitioner. Ms. Stenzel provides legal guidance for real estate closings for private home sales and adeptly represents lending partners when closing real estate contracts.. Ms. Stenzel obtained her undergraduate degrees in Social Work and Sociology from SUNY Buffalo State College and her Juris Doctorate from the University at Buffalo School of Law. While at the University at Buffalo, she was the President of Buffalo’s chapter of the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund, for which she continues to provide counsel pro bono.. Jillian enjoys real estate law because it provides an opportunity to connect with new people daily and, at the same time, create lasting connections. Outside of the office, Jillian enjoys spending her time with her rescue dogs and traveling to new places.

James P. Giambrone, Jr. is an attorney in Tiveron Law’s Corporate & Business Law, Real Estate, Estate Planning, and Civil Litigation departments.. With over 30 years of legal experience, Mr. Giambrone’s repertoire includes handling thousands of residential real estate and mortgage refinance closings, critically reviewing and interpreting commercial contracts, aggressively litigating civil and criminal trials, and successfully arguing appeals in N.Y, Supreme Court, Appellate Division.. After graduating from Cornell University, Mr. Giambrone received his Juris Doctorate degree from the State University at Buffalo School of Law.. Mr. Giambrone was the sole founder of a thriving law practice located in the heart of Buffalo for over 20 years and additionally practices as a licensed Real Estate Broker and member of the Buffalo Niagara Association of Realtors. During his leisure time, James performs as a professional drummer, is an avid golfer, and 35-year Bills Season Ticketholder, all the while actively volunteering for community Youth Sports.

I grew up in Western New York, graduating from St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute in 2000. From there, I attended Colgate University and earned a B.A. in 2004.. After college, I spent two years at a large mortgage lender based in Western NY. I gained experience with numerous types of residential mortgage loans and learned a great deal about finance. This experience inspired me to seek a Master's of Business Administration and a Juris Doctor, which I earned from Valparaiso University in 2010.. After taking the New York State bar exam in 2010, I briefly clerked for a small boutique firm in downtown Buffalo, gaining experience with Federal criminal statutes and complex civil matters. I next took a job as a real estate paralegal with a large firm in downtown Buffalo. This job gave me significant experience with real estate, along with significant experience closing real estate transactions.. In late 2011, I opened my own firm. Since that time, I expanded my practice to handle a wide variety of matters, including real estate, landlord-tenant, estate planning, wills, guardianship matters, special needs planning, small business matters and estates, and other areas as well. I promise to give you practical advice, personalized service and zealous advocacy at a reasonable fee.. I am engaged with numerous local organizations, including the Erie County Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, and the Amherst Chamber of Commerce. I am also a parishioner at St. Joseph's University Parish in North Buffalo.

Gina DePrima is the esteemed Buffalo family law attorney and estate planning attorney at DePrima Law with 18+years of experience, Gina has handled thousands of cases ranging from divorce and all its issues to legal separation, collaborative law, and mediation. She is regarded as a compassionate and trusted advocate who always has her clients’ best interests at heart. As a respected mediator and Certified Conscious Uncoupling Coach, Gina DePrima works hard to help clients move towards a happy life after divorce, or conflict and she helps families plan for and protect what matters most to them in the event of death or incapacity. For peace of mind and legal security, call the firm today.. For more information about Attorney Gina DePrima, visit her page at:

Dzifa Gan is an Attorney in the firm’s Real Estate Law Department; handling all aspects of residential and commercial real estate. Ms. Gan has varied legal experience having previously worked as a family and matrimonial attorney in London. Her priority across practice areas has always been her clients and ensuring that their needs are met.. Ms. Gan obtained her B.A. in Psychology and concurrently her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Western Australia in 2008. Ms. Gan is admitted to practice law in New South Wales, Australia since 2010; England & Wales, UK since 2011 and New York State, USA since 2018.. Before joining HoganWillig, Ms. Gan practiced law in London for almost four years before relocating to NYC and then settling into Buffalo, NY with her young family.

Douglas Gawel is an attorney practicing in the Tiveron Law’s Estate Planning & Elder Law Departments, with an emphasis on Estate Administration, Probates, Trusts, and Last Will & Testament litigation.. Mr. Gawel obtained his Juris Doctorate from Duquesne University School of Law, in Pittsburgh, and his undergraduate degree in Economics from the State University of New York at Fredonia. Douglas has been admitted to practice law in New York and Pennsylvania and is a current member of those States’ Bar Association.. Mr. Gawel’s prior experience at smaller firms taught him the importance of being able to handle a client’s case from inception to conclusion and the importance of being compassionate during an often highly stressful time in life.

Brooke Barron is an Associate Attorney in HoganWillig's Matrimonial & Family Law and Estate Planning & Administration Practice Groups.. Ms. Barron obtained her B.S. in Business Administration from SUNY Geneseo, and received her Juris Doctor in 2018 from American University- Washington College of Law.. While in law school, Ms. Barron was an Alternative Dispute Resolution Competition winner. Additionally, Ms. Barron was a law clerk for Commissioner Feldblum at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in Washington, D.C. and a student attorney for American University- Washington College of Law’s Civil Advocacy Clinic. Ms. Barron had also previously been employed at HoganWillig as a law clerk.

Amanda Scott currently focuses her practice in the areas of Elder Law, Disability Law, Estate Planning and Adoption Law.  She has assisted clients in the creation and execution of their Will, Trust, Living Will, Health Care Proxy and Power of Attorney documents.  She has also assisted clients with Medicaid planning, guardianship matters, and adoptions.  Since admission to the New York State Bar, Mrs. Scott has also handled numerous Matrimonial and Family Law cases in both the Family and Supreme Courts in Niagara and Erie counties, as well as various cases in the areas of Criminal and Traffic Law throughout the Western New York area.. Mrs. Scott has experience in all types of adoptions, including private domestic adoptions and agency assisted adoptions and finalizations. In addition, she routinely represents people in adult adoptions, second parent adoptions, step-parent adoptions, foster care adoptions and re-adoptions of international adoptions that were finalized outside of the United States.

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