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Binish Anjum is an Attorney admitted to the New York State Bar with a practice that focuses on Real Property Law. Clients include those seeking legal counsel for the following:. Binish strongly believes that an attorney who focuses on a few specific areas of the law, as opposed to many different areas (i.e. "General Practice" attorneys), ultimately represents the client with more knowledge, efficiency and success. Furthermore, Binish recognizes the need for change in the legal community, and aims to provide her clients with a better overall experience through ease of communication, competency, honesty, and transparency. Having practiced on Long Island and in the NYC boroughs, Binish understands the various nuances that the location of a property may have in a real estate transaction.. Being a Long Island native, Binish attended Hofstra University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree Cum Laude with a double major in Politicial Science and Psychology. Upon graduation, Binish was already enrolled in Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University where her studies culminated in a Juris Doctor degree.

Eleni Mavros Panagos has been practicing law in New York State, serving Queens and Long Island, for over 20 years. She is a St. John's University School of Law graduate who previously studied Political Science and Communications at Queens College. While in Law School, she participated in the St. John's renowned Moot Court program and the Saint Vincent De Paul Elder Law Clinic. Additional, she interned with the Hon. Joanna Seybert in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. After passing the New York and New Jersey Bar Exams, she went on to work for several law firms with primary practice areas in Matrimonial, Real Estate and Trust & Estates Law. Eleni is also certified as a Guardian, Guardian ad Litem, Court Examiner, and Attorney for the AIP under Part 36 of the Rules of the Chief Judge.

I am admitted to practice law in New York State and am a member of the New York State Bar Association, Nassau County Bar Association and Suffolk County Bar Association.  I specialize in elder law, where I counsel clients on estate planning, probate and estate administration, trust administration and transactional real estate. During the estate planning process, I concentrate on developing asset protection strategies and protection of Medicaid benefits for adults and their families. When a loved one passes away, I provide legal advice and guidance to executors and trustees to ensure the timely administration and distribution of estate assets and protection from fiduciary liability.

I have been practicing for 35 years. The first ten in boutique estate and tax planning firm in Manhattan where I eventually became a partner. The birth of my son gave me cause to reflect on what was important to me. My father, a NY City detective, was seldom home due to his unusual working hours. I knew that I wanted to spend time with my son so I decided to establish a practice in Farmingdale where I have been in the same office for twenty five years.. I pride myself on my responsiveness and hands on approach. All calls are promptly returned and even though I have a staff of four excellent paralegals, my clients have my cell phone number as well.. I have extensive knowledge of all aspects of real estate, including purchases and sales, co-ops and condominiums and 1031 exchanges. I also am very well versed in estate planning and administration. Our fees are reasonable and there is never a charge for a consultation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.