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Charles A. Messina
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Attorney Charles A. Messina is a native of Buffalo who has devoted his career to matrimonial and family law. He graduated from the University of Buffalo Law School (SUNY) in 2004 with honors and established his own family law practice in November of 2009. Today, Attorney Messina is recognized for his reputation as a knowledgeable resource on the topics of divorce, child custody, and family court proceedings.
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Licensed in New York for 21 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2005
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The Law Office of Charles A. Messina
3990 McKinley Pkwy, Suite 3, Buffalo, NY, 14219
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Charles A. Messina's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Professionalism
Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
unhappy
I hired Charles for my divorce and although my divorce was finalized pretty quickly, I am very unhappy with how things went. He confused me on two separate occasions with a different client, with one time having an entire conversation about 'going to court' before realizing he had the wrong person. ...
Posted by Piero | January 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Outstanding - highly recommended
Chuck is an excellent, no nonsense lawyer. He did an outstanding job dealing with my ex and her lawyer. I just wish I had found him earlier as my prior lawyers do not compare to Chuck's excellence. I would recommend Chuck for any divorce as he truly know what he is doing and does the job exceptionall...
Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Do not use..
Was hired for the divorce case 2/17, this lawyer was, sloppy and lazy to correct the summons. Could not change the gender of party on the summon. It was easily print off, did not respect his client or explain the divorce procedures . Only wanted his money, this lawyer was fired !
Posted by anonymous | August 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Nope, nope, nope....
Failed to file necessary paper work in court and played dumb when I double checked with the court. I gave him another chance, stupidly. When I first talked to him he spent time with me and explained everything. After a few months, he got lazy, rude, and was overwhelmed with too many cases, and DOU...
Charles Messina
Replied last August 08, 2017I have never failed to file paperwork. I have not been fired by anyone in the memorable past. I have not double billed anyone and I have never charged anyone for copies of anything. This post is a flat out lie. I challenge this anonymous user to call me or better yet, report these lies to the Bar Association so your issue can be dealt with appropriately. With an investigation. There is no doubt that will never occur. I stand behind my clients, my service and my billing practices. I have never had a complaint about my billing or client service with the Bar Association.
Posted by anonymous | March 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Charles Messina was slow, disorganized and unprepared
I have hired this attorney and this guy turned to be very unprofessional and lazy and unprepared.It took him forever to check all the papers and docs from my ex. I thought he was cheking all details very slowly and I thought carefully, but not. He missed a lot. More than twice we met in the court ...
Charles A. Messina's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Chuck is a knowledgeable professional. I highly recommend this lawyer."
"Chuck is a fierce advocate for his clients. I frequently refer my matrimonial and custody clients to Chuck, and I would trust him with my own and most personal matters. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2004
Order of the Barristers, SUNY at Buffalo Law School
2004
Concentration in Criminal Law, SUNY at Buffalo Law School
2003
Robert J. Connelly Trial Technique Award, SUNY at Buffalo Law School
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Owner, The Law Office of Charles A. Messina
2004 - 2009
Attorney, Offermann, Cassano, Greco, Slisz & Adams, LLP
Associations
2009 - Present
New York State Defenders AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Bar Association of Erie CountyMember of Matrimonial and Family Law Committees
2004 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
Education
2004
SUNY Buffalo School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
English
Activity
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