Linda Stravalaci Grear

Linda Stravalaci Grear

4.3
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 31 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Buffalo, NY
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Law, Guardianship

455 Cayuga Road, Suite 600, Buffalo, NY

About Linda

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Elder Law 30%

31 years

30%
Probate 30%

31 years

30%
Guardianship 10%

31 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 31 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1995

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Pfalzgraf Beinhauer Grear Harris Schuller LLP

455 Cayuga Road, Suite 600, Buffalo, NY, 14225

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Linda Stravalaci Grear's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Grateful for service

Ms. Grear handled my estate issues with empathy, helpfulness, and ease. She was responsive to my questions with promptness and care. Her expertise in handling all matters was exemplary. Approaches to handling estate matters were easy to understand.and easily put into place. Only regret is that I did... not consult with her earlier.

Posted by anonymous | February 23, 2015 | Estate Planning

Grade A Attorney!

Linda and her staff were an absolute delight to work with. My matter was very complex with multiple siblings and a lengthy will left by my father. Linda made sure to keep me informed about my case and always responded to my questions in a timely manner. Anyone can tell what a passion she has for her ...job right away. It was nice to deal with someone so caring and knowledgeable during such a difficult time in my life. I would recommend Linda to anyone who has estates and trusts needs.

Posted by Nancy | November 26, 2013 | Estate Planning

Linda is a good lawyer

I consulted with Linda over some estate planning matters. She charged me a very reasonable fee. She knows her stuff and is very pleasant to speak with. I'd use her services again.

Posted by Carmie | November 20, 2013 | Elder Law

The best lawyer I have every come across

My mom owned a house, she had a stroke and was placed in a nursing facility by her doctor. Ms. Grear helped me understand my rights with the nursing facility and with my mom's property. We had to apply for financial assistance which put a lein on my mother's house and she helped me make the right de...cision for my circumstances. She also helped negotiate a debt settlement on a debt that my aunt had incurred due to a construction scam. Ms. Grear is an amazing lawyer and a hard worker. I would recommend her highly, in fact, I have already done so.

Posted by Laurie | October 18, 2013 | Wills & Living Wills

Very efficient and so pleasant to work with.

Enjoyed working with Ms. Grear. Everything was done very quick and answered all my questions. Extremely pleasant to work with! Would totally recommend her for doing your will and living wills.

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Linda Stravalaci Grear's Lawyer Endorsements

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Geffrey Gismondi

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 08

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"I strongly endorse Linda. She is one of the best attorneys in the area. Very knowledgeable and hard working."

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Stephen Silverstein

Unknown lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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J Kelleher

Unknown lawyer | Jan 25

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Denetra Williams

Unknown lawyer | Jan 25

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Fiorella

Probate lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer as Linda is very practical in her handling estate matters between surviving family members who are in disagreement with each other which included matters against clients that I have represented."

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Doreen Letty

Guardianship lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Cheryl-Lane Bechakas

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Carol Farrar

Probate lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Carly Speyer

Probate lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bruce Ikefugi

Guardianship lawyer | Sep 26

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ashlea Palladino

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Amanda Kelly

Guardianship lawyer | Sep 26

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nelson Zakia

Guardianship lawyer | Sep 26

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Diane Tiveron

Unknown lawyer | Jun 14

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marianne Koenig

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Jean Harris

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 27

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"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2012

Who's Who in Law, Buffalo Business First

N/A

Buffalo Spree, Buffalo Spree

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Partner, Pfalzgraf Beinhauer Grear Harris Schuller LLP

2017 - 2018

Attorney, Pfalzgraf, Beinhauer & Menzies, LLP

2017 - 2021

Partner, Pfalzgraf, Beinhauer & Menzies, LLP

2001 - 2017

Attorney, Hogan Willig

1995 - 2001

Attorney, Law Office of Patricia George

Associations

New York State Bar Association, Elder Law Section

District Delegate - 8th Judicial District

Erie County Bar Association

Chairperson of Surrogate's Court Committee

Education

1994

University of Akron School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

State University of New York, College at Buffalo (Buffalo State College)

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Elder Law Day

Basic Estate Administration

2015

Continuing Legal Education Seminar

Will Execution Process & Practical Considerations

N/A

Senior Focus

Estate Planning, Senior Living and Funeral Pre-Planning

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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