Top State Lawyers Near Me in Buffalo Area

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.

Residential and Commercial Real Estate, DWI, Criminal Defense and Injury Attorney. Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Erie County, Niagara County , all of Western New York

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.

Michael Schiavone has provided legal guidance to businesses for 30 years. He concentrates his practice in the areas of business law, commercial real estate, and estate planning.. Mr. Schiavone is experienced in regularly counseling clients in a wide array of legal matters, including commercial lending and financial transactions; mergers and acquisitions; corporate, partnership, and limited liability matters; business formation; business succession planning; contract negotiation and dispute resolution; tax planning for businesses and their owners; commercial real estate financing and development; estate planning; and sports law.. Mr. Schiavone's clients come form a wide range of industries, including banks and financial institutions, hotel and hospitality chains, franchises, health care, manufacturing and distribution companies, and professional sports teams.. Mr. Schiavone is chairman of the firm's Business and Corporate Practice Area and a member of the firm's Management Committee.

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."

I practice law to help people solve problems, achieve their goals and reduce liability. I do this with a smile and with empathy, because legal issues are often stressful, traumatic and/or filled with anxiety. As a fellow human being and business man, I treat people the way they want to be treated and the way I would want to be treated, no matter their identity, background or income. Whenever possible, I prefer to offer preventive legal advice, but will do triage, intervention and treatment of legal issues as needed as well. Lastly, for all my clients, I am as much counselor at law as I am lawyer. Sometimes, clients need to talk and be heard as much as they need advice and legal strategy. I look forward to helping you with your legal needs. I am a phone call, text message or email away.

I practice in all areas of real estate law. My practice focuses on navigating clients through residential real estate transactions. I have experience in commercial and business litigation and negligence matters, including but not limited to personal injury, premises liability, and construction accidents. I also have experience in mediation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings, and local, state, and federal court practice.. In 2001, I earned my Bachelors degree from the University of Maryland at College Park, Phillip L. Merrill College of Journalism, where I received the President’s Scholarship.  In 2004, I achieved my Juris Doctor from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School.  I am admitted to practice in New York State, the United States District Court for the Western District of New York, and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of New York.. I was born and raised in Amherst and now live there with my husband and our children. I am very active in the Western New York Mothers of Multiples and other charitable organizations.

I am an attorney who puts my clients' needs first and who takes great pride in my intellect, work ethic, and integrity.  I make a personal investment in my clients and their cases.  Before beginning my career as an attorney, I served in the U.S. Marine Corps as an infantryman, including deployments to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.  After the Marine Corps, I graduated law school at the top of my class.  Since then, I have focused on practicing law at a very high level and on obtaining good results for my clients.  I currently live in Buffalo, NY with my wife and daughter.

Gregory Salmon is an attorney in Tiveron Law’s Real Estate Law and Business Law Departments. Mr. Salmon handles a wide range of Residential and Commercial real estate transactions, assisting purchasers with the acquisition of property, due diligence, deal structuring, and negotiations.. Mr. Salmon received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and his undergraduate degree in Business Management and Corporate Finance from Saint John Fisher University. Gregory also holds numerous professional certifications, namely as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, a Certified Investment Analyst, a Certified Financial Analyst, a Certified Business Tax Advisor, a Certified Mortgage Credit Advisor, a licensed Real Estate Broker, a licensed Life Insurance Broker, and a Certified Business Life Coach.. Mr. Salmon’s prior experience as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer to several small-to-midsized businesses and his private-sector experience make him a great asset to guide entrepreneurs and businesses through numerous challenges.

Former senior attorney for the largest family owned commercial real estate developer in the United States.  I have experience in all phases of sophisticated commercial real estate transactions throughout the United States including, but not limited to, retail, leasing, multi family and student housing, hotels and shopping centers of up to $2.2 billion.  I have also been lead attorney on extremely sophisticated single and muti property financings.

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.

Born and raised in Buffalo, NY,  I am very proud to be one of the founding partners of Bennett Schechter Arcuri & Will, LLP.  Focusing my practice primarily in the area of Matrimonial law, I handle all aspects of divorce and post-divorce proceedings, as well as child custody, support and vistation matters. I am experienced trial attorney as well as a trained mediator and collabortive lawyer for those clients that are looking for alternatives to litigation.

BENDERSON DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC (March 2014 - Present )Real estate attorney supporting Benderson's legal leasing department in retail lease negotiations, responsible for: Managing a high volume of leases, which includes but is not limited to negotiating, drafting and revising tenant leases and related agreements. Negotiating leases, lease modifications, waivers, subordination agreements, estoppels, and termination agreements with tenants, attorneys and brokers.. NESPER, FERBER & DiGIACOMO, LLP (March 2001- February 2014)Partner focusing law practice on business and corporate law, which includes, but is not limited to, business formation and dissolution; contract drafting; mergers and acquisitions; purchase and sale of assets; non-competition issues; employment matters; not-for-profit corporations; and other general corporate issues. I also work on real estate transactions, including commercial and residential leases, landlord/tenant issues, sales and purchases, and commercial loan transactions. I also assist clients with elder law issues, estate planning, and the administration of estates. In addition, I work with area fire companies on their legal matters.I focus on: Business & Corporate Law, Employment Law, Real Estate Transactions, Landlord/Tenant Matters, and Estate Probate & Administration.Nesper, Ferber & DiGiacomo has received Tier 1 Ranking in the 2011, 2012 & 2013 Editions of U.S. News- Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.”

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.

After working as in-house counsel to a real estate development company for 9 years, where I gained invaluable experience in residential and commercial real estate transactions as well as landlord-tenant matters, I have started my own practice in order to work with and help a broader range of people with their real estate needs.

A graduate of Cornell University and the University at Buffalo Law School, I have been representing people with common legal problems since 1988.  I realize that every case is the most important case for the people involved, so I handle each case personally.  My goal is generally to get a fair resolution of the case for my client with a minimum of stress and expense.