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About Peter
I am the Principal Attorney at the McGrath Law Firm, PLLC, located in Buffalo, New York. My firm prides its self on a four pillar approach and a fresh perspective on legal representation (review the firm's website to unserstand what this means: www.thebuffalolawyer.com).
The McGrath Law Firm is a full-service general practice firm. That is, we are equipped to handle all of your legal needs. Give us a call for a free consultation. We will work diligently to resolve your legal issue. For low cost/high quality legal representation in Western New York, contact the McGrath Law Firm.
Practice areas
- Divorce and separation: 22%
8 years, 34 cases
- Real estate: 15%
8 years, 66 cases
- Landlord or tenant: 15%
8 years, 124 cases
- Family: 15%
9 years, 31 cases
- Wills and living wills: 10%
8 years, 83 cases
- Speeding and traffic ticket: 8%
8 years, 88 cases
- Criminal defense: 5%
21 cases
- General practice: 5%
9 years, 76 cases
- Litigation: 5%
10 years, 44 cases
Languages spoken
English
Photos and videos
Contact
McGrath Law Firm, PLLC
3110 Delaware Avenue
Kenmore
Buffalo, NY, 14217
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY | Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday | 2013 | 07/11/2019 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top 40 Under 40 | The National Advocates | 2018 |
| 10 Best Under 40 | American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2017 |
| 10 Best Under 40 | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2017 |
| Top 40 Under 40 | The National Advocates | 2017 |
| Lead Counsel Rated | Thomson Reuters | 2017 |
| Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Family Law Attorney of the Year in New York | Global Law Experts | 2016 |
| Lead Counsel Rated | Thomson Reuters | 2016 |
| Wills and Trusts Attorney of the Year in New York | Global Law Experts | 2016 |
| Lead Counsel Rated | Thomson Reuters | 2015 |
| Top Contributor | Avvo.com | 2013 |
| Academic Distinction Award | Kean University | 2009 |
| Kean Scholar | Kean University | 2009 |
| Kean Scholar | Kean University | 2009 |
| Summa Cum Laude | Kean University | 2009 |
| Chapter Scholar | Phi Kappa Phi | 2009 |
| Kean Scholar | Kean University | 2008 |
| Kean Scholar | Kean University | 2007 |
| Member | Phi Theta Kappa | 2007 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adjunct Professor | Canisius College | 2016 - Present |
| Of Counsel | Amil Sarfraz, PLLC | 2013 - Present |
| Volunteer Attorney | Erie County Bar Association's Volunteer Attorney Program | 2013 - Present |
| Principal Attorney | McGrath Law Firm, PLLC | 2013 - Present |
| Member | McGrath Property Management, LLC | 2016 - 2016 |
| Law Clerk | Law Offices of Jaworski & Giacobbe | 2011 - 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Law Clerk | Law Office of Joseph Gervase | 2010 - 2011 |
| Legal Intern | City of Buffalo Law Department | 2010 - 2011 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance Francaise de Buffalo | Member | 2017 - Present |
| Real Estate Educators Association | Broker | 2016 - Present |
| Bar Association of Erie County | Member | 2015 - Present |
| New York Bar Foundation | Member | 2015 - Present |
| WNY Wills on Wheels | President | 2015 - Present |
| Western District of New York | Admitted to Practice | 2015 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society | Member | 2014 - Present |
| New York State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section | Member | 2014 - Present |
| Young Lawyers Club | Member | 2014 - Present |
| New York State Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
| American Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
| New York Appellate Division, Fourth Department | Admitted to Practice | 2013 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Ab Initio Law Blog | Two Important Lease Provisions to be Added to Residential Lease Agreements | 2014 |
| Blogger.com | Ab Initio Law Blog | 2013 |
| Ab Initio Law Blog | Opinion: Does Exerience Really Matter When Hiring an Attorney? | 2013 |
| Ab Initio Law Blog | Opinion: Federal Child Welfare Laws Should be Amended | 2013 |
| Ab Initio Law Blog | Legal Underpinnings of a State's Ability to Collect Internet Sales Tax | 2013 |
| Ab Initio Law Blog | Leveling the Playing Field: The Marketplace Fairness Act | 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Ab Initio Law Blog | Marketplace Fairness Act: Equity for the States | 2013 |
| Ab Initio Law Blog | The Heart of the Marketplace Fairness Act | 2013 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2012 |
| Kean University | BA - Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude | 2009 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Paralegal Certification Course | Elementary Legal Research, Authority, & Citation Format | 2016 |
| Paralegal Certification Course | Civil Procedure & Evidence, Interviewing, and Investigation, Pleading Format, Discovery, & Civil Litigation | 2016 |
| Paralegal Certification Course | Ethics, Introduction to Torts and Contracts, and Documents | 2016 |
| Paralegal Certification Course | Legal Terminology and Introduction to Legal Process | 2016 |
| Paralegal Certification Course | Paralegal Certification Course | 2016 |
| Will Worksop | Estate Planning | 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce Center | Divorce: The Easy Way | 2015 |
| YWCA Speaker Series | The Legal System | 2013 |
| Kean University Pre-Law Society | Applying to Law School | 2011 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| People v. JM | ACD |
| Fidelis Asset Management LLC v. Binga | The case was discontinued after several preliminary conferences. |
| SR and BR v. Sweet Home et al | Settlement |
| Matter of MW | Guardian of the person and property appointed. |
| Islam v. Moughal (2) | Motion to Dismiss Granted |
| Islam v. Moughal | Appeal Granted |
|---|---|
| Tasnim v. MAP Properties | Money Judgment |
| In Re Kavanaugh | Stipulation |
| In Re Matteson | An order affirming the order of the Family Court |
| Black v. City of Buffalo | Motion for Summary Judgement Granted |
| Morales v. City of Buffalo | Motion Denied |
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Attorney endorsements
(34)Mark Clay, Immigration Attorney on Aug 21, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly endorse Mr. McGrath. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact him for help.
Professional and knowledgeable. I endorse this lawyer.
Amil Sarfraz, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Jan 30, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Pete's a great lawyer and I look forward to working with him in the future.
Mario Gregori, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 24, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Pete is a highly skilled attorney who will go above and beyond for all of his clients. He is a well respected attorney in the area and I highly recommend his services.
Douglas Borthwick, Family Attorney on Jan 2, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 29, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Alan Brinkmeier, Lawsuits and disputes Attorney on Sep 22, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. His answers on AVVO are always substantive, sharp and helpful. I agree with them.His knowledge and experience make him a valuable asset to the legal community.
James Shields, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Aug 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Military law Attorney on Jun 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Peter. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Sean Cleary, Car accident Attorney on May 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.
John O'Brien, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 21, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone needing legal representation.
Christopher Leroi, Mediation Attorney on Aug 19, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. McGrath is an incredible attorney who provides sage advice to all questions asked on Avvo. He is extremely knowledgeable and even though I have been practicing for 23 years as a judge, magistrate, and prosecutor, I learn from him every day.
Mr. McGrath is an intelligent, hardworking and insightful attorney, well-respected amongst other attorneys in his community and extremely helpful to those seeking legal advise. As such, I endorse Mr. McGrath as an overall exceptional attorney.
V. Iyer, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 11, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
As a fellow attorney in the Avvo community, I have the opportunity to read some if not all of his legal responses on Avvo. His answers indicate that they are both insightful and helpful. He does insert the practicalities of the situation which is helpful to the lay person seeking legal information. He obviously has a deep understanding of law. I fully endorse Mr. McGrath
Peggy Raddatz, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 11, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
As a fellow attorney in the Avvo community, I have been following Mr. McGrath's legal responses. His answers are both insightful and helpful. He obviously has a deep understanding of law. I fully endorse Mr. McGrath.
Suzan deSeguin-Hons, Asylum Attorney on Jul 9, 2013
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Louis Sternberg, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 8, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He is an experienced attorney and an trustworthy Avvo contributor.
Parker MacKay, Litigation Attorney on Jul 3, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Mr. McGrath as a capable, competent attorney in the community, fully equipped to handle both transactional and litigation matters. Moreover, his connections downstate provide unique opportunities for those fellow lawyers or clients whose needs extend beyond the Western New York area, while his low overhead as a solo practitioner allow him to ultimately provide solutions that are cost-effective.
Frank Natoli, Internet Attorney on Jun 12, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. McGrath always offers thoughtful responses and insights. I endorse this lawyer.
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