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Terrie Benson Murray graduated Summa Cum Laude from the State University of New York at Fredonia with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and History. She earned her Juris Doctorate from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association and also a member the Bar Association of Erie County. She is President of the Board of Directors for the Family Justice Center of Erie County. She is a member of the Elder Law, Practice and Procedure in Surrogate's Court, Bankruptcy and Intellectual Property committees. Terrie is a lifelong resident of Western New York.. A partner at Cohen & Lombardo and head of the firm's Trusts, Estates and Elder Law Practice, Terrie was formerly with the UAW Legal Services Plan, a prepaid legal benefit program provided by the nation’s major automakers for their union employees. As manager of two of their local offices for over 17 years, she provided legal representation to hundreds of Western New York autoworkers, in the areas of Estates and Trusts and Bankruptcy. She also has extensive experience in the areas of real estate, adoptions, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act litigation in federal court, matrimonial and family practice, and civil litigation. She has lectured on elder law and estate practice for the local and state bar associations.. She served the "Fopunding Mother" of the Southtown's satellite of the Family Justice Center, a provider of services for victims of domestic abuse. She now serves as President of the Board of Directors of the Family Justice Center of Buffalo and Erie County, continuing her commitment to fighting domestic violence and abuse. She is a founding member and officer of PEO Chapter CM, a women's organization dedicated to assisting women who wish to pursue higher education, by providing scholarships and loans.. Terrie lives in Colden, New York with her husband, Jim, and is an active member of her church, Orchard Park Presbyterian, having served on multiple boards and committees. She also enjoys participating in Sanctuary Choir as well as the Handbell Choir.. Terrie practices in the areas of estate planning, wills, estates, trusts, elder law and guardianship.

Ms. Wick, Family Wealth Planning Practice Group Leader, concentrates in the areas of trust and estate administration, estate planning, estate and gift taxation and elder law. Areas of estate planning experience include wills, a variety of trust vehicles and planning for retirement benefits. Ms. Wick is also experienced in a variety of charitable giving techniques. She is a member of the Executive Committee of the Trust and Estate Law Section of the New York State Bar Association and a Fellow in the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. In addition, Ms. Wick is a frequent presenter on Trust and Estate-related topics for a variety of audiences.. Phillips Lytle LLP is a full-service law firm with passionate people who are guided by a pragmatic process. We take great pride working on complex litigation and transactional matters in each of our 36 practice areas, which include Banking & Financial Services, Business and Commercial Litigation, Corporate, Energy, Environment and Telecommunications. Our offices are located in Albany, Buffalo, Chautauqua, Garden City, New York and Rochester, NY, as well as Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.. View my Page on

Ms. Peraza is an associate attorney working at Lippes, Mathias, Wexler, Friedman LLP in the firm’s trust and estates department. As a law student, she interned for the Hon. Barbara Howe in Erie County Surrogate’s Court and worked in the Public Benefits Unit of Neighborhood Legal Services. Her previous experience includes residential foreclosures, public and private sector labor law, contract negotiations, probate matters, third party credit collections, and representation of clients in administrative hearings and arbitrations.. Ms. Peraza attended St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York where she graduated with a B.A in Spanish Language & Literature and Government.  While at St. Lawrence, Ms. Peraza spent a semester abroad in Madrid, Spain. Ms. Peraza graduated cum laude with a J.D. from SUNY Buffalo Law School in 2015.. Ms. Peraza is admitted to practice law in New York and is a member of the Erie County Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, and the WNY Women’s Bar Association.

Linda Stravalaci Grear is a Partner with Pfalzgraf Beinhauer Grear Harris Schuller LLP.  Grear practices in areas of Elder Law, Probate Estates, Estate Planning & Trusts.  She has practiced in the field of Elder Law, Estates, Estate Planning & Trusts since 1995.. After receiving her Bachelor of Science degree from the State University of New York College at Buffalo in 1991, Grear then attended the University of Akron School of Law where she attained her Juris Doctor degree in 1994.. "In my three decades of legal practice, I have learned not only the mechanics of elder law, estate planning, probate, trusts, and guardianship law, but the importance of compassion and understanding in dealing with clients who are enduring emotionally trying times. I receive immense satisfaction from helping clients in their time of need, with a team of dedicated individuals who share a common goal of excellence in the legal profession."

Chris Wages has over 20 years of experience in the courtroom and strives to help his clients find solutions to legal problems.. Chris Wages graduated from University of Wyoming Law School, and began his career as a prosecutor in Sweetwater County. In 2001, he moved to Buffalo and went into private practice, in addition to serving as the Buffalo Municipal Court Judge.. Wages was elected as the Johnson County Attorney in 2003 and served the citizens of Johnson County for two terms.

As an attorney for over 40 years, I have the experience as well as the expertise to address a variety of legal problems and issues. In my practice, I regularly appear in local, county and state and federal courts, and I have successfully handled appeals to the New York Appellate Division as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals. I would be pleased to speak to you personally about your legal needs.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Buffalo and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Buffalo and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Buffalo and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Buffalo and surrounding areas.