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Frank Stephen Ieraci
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About Frank

Representing individuals with everyday legal needs for more than 30 years.

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.

Practice areas

OtherChild abuseDivorce and separationBankruptcy and debtFamily
  1. Family: 30%

    Custody, Visitation, Support and Domestic Violence matters

    31 years

  2. Bankruptcy and debt: 20%

    Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases

    31 years

  3. Divorce and separation: 20%

    31 years

  4. Child abuse: 15%

    27 years

  1. General practice: 15%

    Wills and Estates, Real Estate, General Civil and Criminal matters

    31 years

Languages spoken

Spanish, Italian

Contact

Frank S. Ieraci, Attorney at Law

2140 Eggert Road
Buffalo, NY, 14226

Website
http://www.fsilawyer.com 

      Frank S. Ieraci, Attorney at Law

      2140 Eggert Road
      Amherst, NY, 14226

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      NYCurrently registered 198611/16/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers274
      Legal guides0
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      DistinguishedMartindale-Hubbell2016
      Family Court Attorney of the YearErie County Bar Assoc. Assigned Counsel Program2007
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      Managing PartnerJordan, Ieraci and Stevanovic1997 - 2004
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Erie Country Family Court Therapeutic and Treatment FoundationChairman2013 - Present
      National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysN/A2002 - Present
      New York State Association of Criminal Defense LawyersN/A1995 - Present
      Bar Association of Erie CountyMember1990 - Present
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      State University of New York at Buffalo School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1985
      Cornell UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1981
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Family Court Caselaw Updates - Continuing Legal Education SeriesFamily Court Caselaw Updates2020
      Continuing Legal Education SeriesUnderstanding Article 10 Sections 1061 &10622020
      Whose Responsibility Is It Anyway? (Players in the Child Welfare System)Role of Attorneys and other parties in Child Welfare Cases2017
      Family Court Practice - 2011 Spring SeminarHow to Handle Child Neglect Cases2011
      Bar Association of Erie County, Noonday Lecture SeriesExpungement Hearings Before the Office of Children and Family Services2011

      Reviews

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      Frank Ieraci review

      5.0 stars

      Posted by

      Excellent attorney, helped with interpreting legal (alimony-related) documents and gave sound advice.

      Nervous First-Time Home Seller

      5.0 stars

      Posted by

      I have known Frank Ieraci for as long as he has been practicing law but until recently had not had need of his services. I was selling the first home I ever owned (30 years) and needed an attorney who could help me. Not having sold a house before, and with processes and procedures changes in the wake of the pandemic I was a bit anxious at not knowing what I needed to do, what documents would I need to produce, where I’d need to go or knowing how the process would work. Frank set me at ease, he told me what to expect and what I needed to do to get through this. He was supportive when I needed support and was clear and responsive when a couple minor issues arose. He took my telephone calls and responded to emails quickly, always with an attention to details and to the procedures that kept the sale on track and on time. When I needed to be reminded of the next step I would receive a gentle reminder. And when it came to making sure everything was in order and that everything on my end was complete, I knew it was, thanks to Frank. His pricing was fair, instructions to me clear and since so much of selling a house is without direct contact, once my paperwork was submitted to him I needed only wait for the check he sent out after closing. Frank is calm by nature, thorough, competent and ethical, everything you hope to find in a seasoned attorney. I was in the best hands I could have reached out to. Frank made the legal side of selling my home the easiest part. Thank you, Frank, great job!
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      Great consult

      5.0 stars

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      I will be meeting with him soon for an appt and if all goes well, I am likely to hire him to handle my family court case. Frank was prompt with a response and made himself available on a weekend for an initial appt. He seems very knowledgeable and I look forward to meeting him in person soon.
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      Very pleased with his excellent service!

      5.0 stars

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      We are so glad that we hired Mr. Ieraci! He has been so helpful in explaining everything!
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      Custody Advice

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      Honest and very kind. He took his time to listen to what I had to say. He didn't have to speak bad about other lawyers in order to make himself look good! he was honest in every way and understanding!! I will keep posting here to inform everyone how great he is doing once I meet with him.

      Excellent Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Advice in Buffalo, New York.

      5.0 stars

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      I needed some intense advice on bankruptcy. Mr. Ieraci spent 1-hour with me. This was a free consultation. I already had an attorney but the help I was getting was minimal. Needless to say my current attorney never spent the time to visit me in person or to personally speak to me on the phone. Mr. Ieraci guided me in the right direction since my case was so complicated. I followed his advice and I am extremely happy with the outcome. I will not hesitate to contact Mr. Ieraci again. Thank you Mr. Ieraci for your interest in helping me.
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      Frank Ieraci's response: Please note that the prior attorney had notified the court and client that he was withdrawing from the case. I cannot give advice to people who already have an ongoing relationship with an attorney. I am nevertheless pleased that the client found my advice helpful.

      Attorney endorsements

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      Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Mar 5, 2015
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      Very determined and dedicated attorney. I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Dmitriy Shakhnevich

      Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
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      I endorse this lawyer.

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      Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Mar 5, 2015
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      Very determined and dedicated attorney. I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Dmitriy Shakhnevich

      Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
      Relationship: Other

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Cheryl Ann Berzer

      Cheryl Berzer, General practice Attorney on Jul 29, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Frank is extremely knowledgeable and a tireless advocate for his clients. Moreover, he does not sugarcoat anything - his clients know exactly where they stand. I will continue to refer cases to Mr. Ieraci.

      Lawyer Paul W. Wolf

      Paul Wolf, General practice Attorney on Jul 15, 2014
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Michael S. Waddington

      Michael Waddington, Family Attorney on Jun 1, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse Frank. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

      Lawyer Sean Cleary

      Sean Cleary, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on May 20, 2014
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      I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.

      Lawyer John M O'Brien

      John O'Brien, Bankruptcy and debt 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.

      Lawyer Guy Henry Haskell

      Guy Haskell, General practice Attorney on Jan 30, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse Attorney Ieraci without reservation.

      Lawyer Mary Katherine Brown

      Mary Katherine Brown, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Oct 12, 2013
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Ieraci has been an active participant here on Avvo for some time and his generous contributions have been noticed and appreciated by all.

      Lawyer Ralph Duthely

      Ralph Duthely, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 30, 2013
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Mr. Ieraci is a skilled and experienced attorney. His abilities are readily demonstrated by his contributions to this site, as well as by his client reviews. I readily endorse Mr. Ieraci.

      Lawyer Christopher Daniel Leroi

      Christopher Leroi, DUI and DWI Attorney on Sep 5, 2013
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Mr. Ieraci is an outstanding and excellent attorney. I would recommend anyone and everyone to him for his services. I have been practicing for 24 years as a judge, magistrate, law professor, private attorney, and prosecutor, and I learn from his answers on Avvo every day. Simply an exemplary attorney.

      Lawyer David Ivan Bliven

      David Bliven, Family Attorney on May 2, 2013
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse Mr Ieraci. I have reviewed his numerous contributions & found them to be highly comptetent & profesional. Family Law clients in Buffalo & vicinity will be well-served by retaining him.

      Lawyer Christian K. Lassen II

      Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Mar 15, 2013
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      Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

      Lawyer Pieter G. Weinrieb

      Pieter Weinrieb, Unknown Attorney on Mar 9, 2013
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Morghan L Richardson

      Morghan Richardson, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 8, 2013
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. His advice to the Avvo community is thoughtful and practical.

      Lawyer Maria C. Tebano

      Maria Tebano, Family Attorney on Jan 5, 2013
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. He gives good, thorough and thoughtful answers to questions posed on this site

      Lawyer Jayson Lutzky

      Jayson Lutzky, Family Attorney on Dec 22, 2012
      Relationship: Other

      I endorse this lawyer. Good responses in the AVVO community.

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