Top Rated Erie County, NY Elder Law Lawyers

In Erie County, New York, there are 86 elder law lawyers available with 340+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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Erie County Has 86 Elder Law Attorneys with 340 Reviews

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Erie County Elder Law Attorney

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Divorce & Separation

Bio: Since entering the practice of law, I have focused my practice on Family and Matrimonial Law, Elder Law and Medicaid Planning, Estate Planning, including Wills, Trusts, Health Care Proxies and Powers of Attorney, Article 81 Guardianship's and Surr...

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Erie County Elder Law Attorney

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Real Estate, Estate Planning and more

Review: "There were a series of issues with my bank relating to my closing. Mike was diligent and kept me abreast through out the entire process. He was extremely knowledgeable, professional and courteous. I would definitely use his services again."

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Elder Law Lawyers in Erie County, NY

Elder law lawyers advise aging individuals and families on long-term care planning, Medicaid eligibility, guardianship, elder abuse, Medicare issues, and financial protections. They draft powers of attorney and trusts, coordinate care planning, protect assets while qualifying for benefits, and advocate for seniors’ rights and wellbeing.

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Erie County Elder Law Attorney

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate and more

Bio: 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...

Rating: 7.6

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Erie County Elder Law Attorney

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 4 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate

Review: "I met Zachary in a group meeting, when I needed trust and estate planning. He immediately stood out to me, and I requested that he be assigned to my account. Over the years I have learned that he is always honest, incredibly knowledgeable, possess..."

Rating: 6.0

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Erie County Elder Law Attorney

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Contracts & Agreements, Business and more

Review: "My husband and I sold our home without an agent so Mr. Emmi went above an beyond when there were hiccups along the way to closing on our house. On top of that, my husband and I were two states apart from each other during the process and he was ve..."

Rating: 6.8

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Erie County Elder Law Attorney

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Family, Business and more

Review: "Richard is an absolute gem. Going through Divorce is terrifying and he stood behind me all the way through. I highly recommend him!"

Rating: 7.0

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Erie County Elder Law Attorney

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Wills & Living Wills, Real Estate and more

Bio: Rob has been a partner and member of the firm since 1987. Through the years, Rob has settled hundreds of personal injury cases, yielding verdicts and settlements of $1 million or more. Many of Rob's clients come from all over WNY including: Northt...

Rating: 7.7

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Erie County Elder Law Attorney

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Trusts and more

Review: "Mr. Katz on estate/probate queries I had was compassionate, thorough and willing to explain in every day terms. He showed great interest and depth of knowledge and even encouraged family resolution without a lawyer and avoid associated legal costs..."

Rating: 6.5

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Erie County Elder Law Attorney

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Real Estate, Estate Planning and more

Review: "Very friendly and patient with me every time when I called, he was always there for my answers, sometime stupid answers."

Rating: 6.5

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Erie County Elder Law Attorney

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship and more

Bio: Ms. Peraza is an associate attorney working at Lippes, Mathias, Wexler, Friedman LLP in the firm’s trust and estates department. As a law student, she interned for the Hon. Barbara Howe in Erie County Surrogate’s Court and worked in the Public Ben...

Rating: 10

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Erie County Elder Law Attorney

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate

Review: "Christina Good took care of our Wills as well as other estate documents. We both thought that all of the planning and finalization of documents were professionally executed. Christina worked well with our financial planner, and all work and coordi..."

Rating: 6.3

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Erie County Elder Law Attorney

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Employment & Labor and more

Review: "Mark is knowledgeable, experienced, professional and is committed to your goals. I would highly recommend Mark for any Job!"

Rating: 8.7

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Erie County Elder Law Attorney

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Probate, Estate Planning and more

Bio: Daniel L. Smolarek graduated cum laude from University at Buffalo with a B.S. in 1988 and received his legal education at the Universtiy of Akron, graduating in 1991. His offices are centrally located to serve clients from Elma, Cheektowaga, Depew...

Rating: 6.6

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Erie County Elder Law Attorney

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Trusts and more

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Rating: 9.3

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Erie County Elder Law Attorney

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Immigration

Bio: As a second generation Italian-American, I have a great appreciation for the immigrant experience, genealogy and the history of immigration in the United States. I have practiced immigration law since 1990 and have had my solo practice since 2000....

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Erie County Elder Law Attorney

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Appeals

Bio: Greetings, My name is James Tresmond, and I am lead counsel at Tresmond Law, a litigation and appellate services firm located atop the picturesque Liberty Building in the City of Buffalo. Having been a lifelong resident of New York, I understand a...

Rating: 7.7

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Erie County Elder Law Attorney

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Probate, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: ROBERT FRIEDMAN, ATTORNEY I've lived in New York all my life, earning my B.A. from S.U.N.Y. Buffalo in 1975. In 1977, I also earned my Juris Doctor from Hamline University School of Law. I believe being an active participant in the community is es...

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Erie County Elder Law Attorney

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate and more

Bio: Linda Stravalaci Grear is a Partner with Pfalzgraf Beinhauer Grear Harris Schuller LLP. Grear practices in areas of Elder Law, Probate Estates, Estate Planning & Trusts. She has practiced in the field of Elder Law, Estates, Estate Planning & Trust...

Rating: 8.9

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Erie County Elder Law Attorney

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Real Estate, Probate and more

Review: "Nancy & her staff handled the closing on our house. Selling a home you’ve lived in for several years is extremely stressful & they made the closing seem effortless. They are professional and friendly and responded quickly to my inquiries. I highly..."

Rating: 9.9

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Erie County Elder Law Attorney

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Trusts, Wills & Living Wills and more

Review: "Jean helped my family and I manage my mother's estate after my father passed away and mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Jean prepared us for the day when we would have to move mom into a nursing home as well as completing the Medicaid packet. Je..."

Rating: 7.4

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