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John Charles Gavenda
Orleans County, NY Real Estate Law Attorney. 34 years experience
(716) 589-8033 27 N Platt St
 Albion, NY 14411
Real Estate, Divorce and Family
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Lance Mark
Orleans County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 42 years experience
(716) 798-5555 539 Main St
 Medina, NY 14103
Real Estate and Health Care
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David Carl Schubel
Orleans County, NY Real Estate Law Attorney. 43 years experience
(585) 798-2250 343 N Main St
 Medina, NY 14103
Real Estate, Estate Planning and Municipal
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Dennis Charles Gaughan
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Erie County, NY Real Estate Law Attorney. 33 years experience
(716) 648-8000 6161 South Park Ave
 Hamburg, NY 14075
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Appeals, Bankruptcy and Business
New York Law School
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We chose to remain a small law office to provide personal, dedicated and aggressive service to our clients. My office costs a few dollars more but excellent service takes time and strategy. Offsetting our higher fees we have payment plans. We have seven lawyers working together to get the best solutions. As a small firm we call upon all areas of the law to form a comprehensive strategy and plan. As in a game making the right move determines the outcome of the case. A divorce case is often helped by a bankruptcy or our tax law knowledge. We create...
Alexander Korotkin
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Monroe County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 22 years experience
(585) 419-5714 70 Linden Oaks, 3rd Floor
 Rochester, NY 14625
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy, Business and Criminal
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I have been practicing law in Rochester, New York, and nearby towns for the past 13 years. I concentrate my practice in matrimonial and family law. I counsel my clients on divorce, separation, custody, relocation, child support, adoption, premarital and postmarital agreements. More specifically, I assist my clients with such matters as: * Adoption * Alimony/Maintenance * Annulments * Child Abuse * Child Custody * Child Support * Child Support Enforcement * Dependency Proceedings * Divorce * Domestic Partnerships * Domestic Violence Orders * Family Court Proceedings * Family Law * Fertility and Surrogacy * Foreign Adoption * Foster Care * Grandparent Custody & Visitation Rights * Grandparent Rights * Guardianship * Name Change * Parental Rights * Paternity * Postnuptial Agreements *...
Mark Michael Campanella
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Monroe County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 15 years experience
(585) 377-4004 6 North Main Street
Suite 200B
 Fairport, NY 14450
Real Estate, Business and Estate Planning
State University of New York - Buffalo
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A native Rochesterian, Mark grew up in Penfield, New York. After attending Bishop Kearney High School, Mark pursued a bachelor's degree in political science at the University of Rochester. While attending the U of R, Mark competed nationally within the University Athletic Association conference for the school's indoor and outdoor Track and Field teams, where he was named the team's field captain for his leadership. In his junior year, Mark was accepted into an accelerated 3-2 program for the school's top ranked Public Policy Analysis Program. Mark's master's thesis was a well-received study on the effects of political action committee...
John I LaMancuso
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Niagara County, NY Real Estate Law Attorney. 4 years experience
(716) 708-4409 2065 River Rd
 Niagara Falls, NY 14304
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Criminal, DWI and Personal Injury
SUNY Buffalo Law School
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I was born and raised in Western New York and I work in Lewis & Lewis' Jamestown, Olean, and Buffalo offices. I am committed to living and working in Western New York, and my aim is to ensure that the people of our community have a thoughtful and tenacious legal advocate they can turn to when faced with difficult legal issues. A legal dispute can be a tremendously stressful and challenging experience. That is why I strive to carefully listen to my clients, thoroughly explain their rights and obligations, and respond timely to their questions and concerns...
(716) 708-4409 208 Pine St.
 Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 708-4409 174 N Union St
 Olean, NY 14760
(716) 708-4409 37 Franklin St #800
 Buffalo, NY 14202
Michael Timothy Dwan
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Erie County, NY Real Estate Law Attorney. 12 years experience
(716) 870-4030 5136 Transit Road
Suite 100
 Depew, NY 14043
Real Estate, Criminal, DWI and Traffic Tickets
State University of New York - Buffalo
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Michael T. Dwan, Esq. of The Law Office of Michael T. Dwan, Esq. is a Buffalo criminal defense lawyer dedicated to fighting for the rights of the criminally accused. Mr. Dwan has a decade of legal experience and has helped countless New Yorkers. He understands how serious the consequences of a criminal charge can be, and he is fully committed to the provision of diligent legal services. His firm also handles matters involving real estate, estate planning and personal injury. Mr. Dwan received his undergraduate degree from Niagara University, and got his J.D. from the University at Buffalo Law School....
(716) 202-8035 115 Elmwood Avenue
 Buffalo, NY 14201
Harry N Konst
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Erie County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 16 years experience
(716) 601-1000 5511 Broadway Street
Lancaster, New York USA
 Lancaster, NY 14086
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Divorce and Immigration
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Founded in Upstate New York, Konst Law serves clients in from Manhattan to Los Angeles, California, as well as international clients seeking to invest in businesses in the United States. The firm provides corporate, real estate, and business legal services, as well as investment immigration assistance. The experienced lawyers at Konst Law have successfully counseled a wide variety of clients in matters ranging from starting a company to attaining immigration goals.
Jeffrey Vincent Scherer
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Livingston County, NY Real Estate Law Attorney. 7 years experience
P.O. Box 251
 Avon, NY 14414
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Criminal, DWI and Personal Injury
State University of New York - Buffalo
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Ask any of my former clients and they will tell you that I will fight for the best outcome in your case. If you need an attorney in Western New York, the Law Offices of Jeffrey V. Scherer will provide you with fair and skillful representation. As a former assistant district attorney in both Livingston and Chemung Counties, I personally handled thousands of misdemeanor and felony matters, I have the experience to handle Criminal, DWI and other legal matters with service tailored to meet your needs. The firm also provides representation in other areas of law including Real Estate, Family...
(716) 316-3160 Buffalo, NY 14120
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Frank Stephen Ieraci
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Erie County, NY Real Estate Law Attorney. 31 years experience
(716) 832-7777 2140 Eggert Rd
 Buffalo, NY 14226
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Family
State University of New York - Buffalo
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A graduate of Cornell University and the University of Buffalo Law School, Mr. Ieraci has been a practicing attorney in the Buffalo/Niagara region since 1988. A lifelong resident of western New York, he has dedicated his practice to the representation of individuals with common legal issues.
Christopher J. Tyrpak
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Erie County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 5 years experience
(716) 288-9175 2560 Walden Avenue, Suite 110
 Cheektowaga, NY 14225
Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Tax
State University of New York - Buffalo
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We offer quality legal representation along with the personal attention your case deserves. Our firm focuses on areas of real estate, bankruptcy, estate planning & tax law. We understand that each client's case is unique and promise to devote our expertise and attention to getting you the results you deserve and expect.
Kirsten W. Lamb
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Monroe County, NY Real Estate Law Attorney. 12 years experience
(585) 653-8710 171 Rutgers St.
 Rochester, NY 14607
Real Estate and Estate Planning
State University of New York - Buffalo
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Bruce Ikefugi
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Erie County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 27 years experience
(716) 636-7600 2410 N Forest Rd
Ste 301
 Amherst, NY 14068
Free ConsultationReal Estate and Business
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
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Chair of the largest residential real estate department in Western New York. Extensive third party relocation, REO, commercial and residential lending representation. Recently closed a $3 Million dollar refinance, and a $965,000 commercial purchase secured by properties in Western New York and Florida. Experienced in time share, zoning, land use, condominiums and cooperatives, real estate negotiations and litigation. Voted for inclusion in "Best Lawyers in America" for the past four years.
Jennifer P Stergion Esq.
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Erie County, NY Real Estate Law Attorney. 9 years experience
(716) 536-5971 500 Amherst Street
 Buffalo, NY 14207
Real Estate, Business, Criminal and Divorce
State University of New York - Buffalo
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Jennifer P Stergion, Esq. was the founding Chair of the Erie County Bar Association's Committee on Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Issues. She is the current Secretary of that Bar Association Committee and a member of the Bar's Family Law Practice and Procedure Committee. Jennifer has a Bacheolor's degree in Clinical Psychology, a Masters in Criminal Justice, and a J.D. with dual concentrations in International Law and Civil Litigation. She is admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, is a Department of Veterans Affairs accredited attorney, and admitted to the Appellate Division, 4th Department of...
Darren M. Swetz
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Erie County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 20 years experience
(716) 210-6575 5488 Sheridan Drive
Suite 500
 Buffalo, NY 14221
Real Estate, Elder and Estate Planning
University of Akron
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For over 15 years Darren Swetz has been helping individuals and business navigate a range of legal issues to help them achieve financial success, economic stability or a fresh start. At Tully Rinckey PLLC he is a Partner who represents New Yorkers with the preparation of wills, trusts and advanced directives; Medicaid planning; and real estate transactions and leases. Prior to joining Tully Rinckey PLLC, Mr. Swetz served as Managing Partner at Kelly & Swetz for more than a dozen years, where he focused his practice on wealth management and asset preservation. Before that...
Corey John Hogan
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Erie County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 41 years experience
(716) 636-7600 2410 N Forest Rd
Ste 301
 Amherst, NY 14068
Real Estate and Personal Injury
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
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I founded Corey J. Hogan and Associates in 1975 in Lockport, New York. In 1990, I moved the firm's headquarters to Amherst, New York while maintaining an office in Lockport. In 1998, HoganWillig was established through a merger of The Law Office of Ronald Willig, founded in 1966, and Corey J. Hogan and Associates. I have been in practice for over 35 years since admission to the New York State Bar in 1975. Every year since 2007, I was voted an Upstate New York "Super Lawyer", reflecting the esteem and confidence of the local legal community. As one of...
Michael Christian Schmahl
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Niagara County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 22 years experience
(716) 524-2084 1816 Main Street
 Niagara Falls, NY 14305
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy, Business and Criminal
Vermont Law School
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Gregory Franklin
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Monroe County, NY Real Estate Law Attorney. 32 years experience
(800) 442-0504 Rochester, NY 14618
Real Estate and Family
Fordham University School of Law
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Ninety percent of my practice involves adoption and assisted fertility matters. I have represented adoptive parents or birth parents in more than 2,500 adoption and assisted fertility matters. I have successfully represented many LGBT clients in the creation of their families.
(585) 442-0540 150 Allens Creek Road
 Rochester, NY 14618
Brian Richard Henzel
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Monroe County, NY Real Estate Law Attorney. 17 years experience
(585) 749-1612 P.O. Box 888
 Pittsford, NY 14534
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Landlord Tenant
Albany Law School
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Michael James Ingham
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Niagara County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 26 years experience
(716) 531-1639 150 Payne Avenue
 North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Criminal, DWI and Landlord Tenant
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Michael J. Ingham is a seasoned courtroom attorney with over twenty years of trial experience. He has served as a trial attorney/prosecutor on both the county and state levels. His practice includes all federal, state and local courts. Areas of focus are criminal defense, personal injury, DWI defense, traffic offenses and all family court matters.
Phillip G Borrelli
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Monroe County, NY Real Estate Law Attorney.
1 Pleasant St, Suite 441
The Michaels-Stern Building
 Rochester, NY 14604
Free ConsultationReal Estate
State University of New York - Buffalo
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Phillip G. Borrelli is a Rochester, New York-based attorney who focuses in real estate, and historic preservation.
William Preston Fletcher
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Monroe County, NY Real Estate Law Attorney. 35 years experience
(585) 264-1350 90 Office Park Way
 Pittsford, NY 14534
Real Estate, Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant and Probate
Indiana University School of Law-Bloomington
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Bill has been in private practice for more than 30 years during which he has mastered numerous areas of practice, from pure real property, title, title insurance, real estate finance, associations, corporate, banking, estate planning and administration, landlord tenant, and more. Bill has served as Town Attorney, and since 1998 as Town Justice of his town of residence. He is a long time Rotarian and twice president of his Club. He is the proud father of three children, now all grown and productive members of society. Bill and his wife and best friend Mary of 38 years are both working...
(315) 536-2851 215 Main Street
 Penn Yan, NY 14527
Joseph Callahan
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Monroe County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 31 years experience
(585) 698-1200 510 Clinton Square
 Rochester, NY 14604
Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Syracuse University College of Law
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Joseph Callahan graduated from Syracuse University with a joint law degree and M.S. in Accounting. He began work as a tax accountant with Deloitte, Haskins & Sells (now Deloitte & Touche, CPAs) in New York City in the late 1980s and left there to work as a tax attorney in Syracuse, NY. He was admitted to the connecticut Bar in 1986, the New York Bar in 1987 and became a licensed Certified Public Accountant in teh State of Maryland in 1988. He is also admitted to practice in federal court in the Northern District District of New York and...
(212) 281-6781 244 5th Avenue
 New York, NY 10001
(518) 626-9060 90 State Street
Suite 701
 Albany, NY 12207
(315) 472-5201 6739 Myers Road
 East Syracuse, NY 13057
(315) 472-5202 215 Washington Street
Suite 8
 Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 478-4823 258 Genesee Street
Suite 602
 Utica, NY 13502
Roberta K Feldman
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Monroe County, NY Real Estate Law Attorney. 36 years experience
(585) 218-8620 625 Panorama Trail
Building One, Suite 240
 Rochester, NY 14625
Real Estate, Divorce and Family
Albany Law School
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ROBERTA K. FELDMAN is a partner in the firm of Gray & Feldman with offices in Penfield, New York. Her practice includes divorce, family law and real estate. Ms. Feldman is a member of the New York State Bar and Monroe County Bar Associations including their respective Family Law Committees as well as the Greater Rochester Association of Women Attorneys where she served on the Judicial Evaluation Committee. DIVORCE & FAMILY LAW Ms. Feldman applies her extensive knowledge and experience to assist clients during the difficult period of marriage dissolutions, including divorce and legal separation. Her...
Thomas J. Cusker
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Monroe County, NY Real Estate Law Attorney. 52 years experience
(585) 338-3880 2121 North Clinton Avenue
 Rochester, NY 14617
Real Estate, Elder and Estate Planning
Albany Law School
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My practice is concentrated in the areas of residential real estate, Medicaid planning, wills and trusts, estate planning, probate and estate administration. Whether you are thinking of buying a new home, selling your existing home, planning for your future or dealing with the passing of a loved one, my 43+ years of experience in those matters will help you accomplish your goals as effectively and stress-free as possible. I can guarantee that I will personally deal with your concerns and you won't be shuffled off to a paralegal or young associate. If it's important to you, it's important to me. EXPERIENCE COUNTS!
Kolette Carol Kresses
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Niagara County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 26 years experience
(716) 693-4792 908 Niagara Falls Blvd, Suite 252
The Wurlitzer Building
 North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Immigration and International
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Keith Edward O'toole
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Monroe County, NY Real Estate Law Attorney. 26 years experience
(585) 352-7300 116 Bronze Leaf Trail
 Rochester, NY 14612
Real Estate, Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant and Probate
Albany Law School
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Established in 1992. My name is Keith O'Toole. I have 20 years of experience as an attorney with an emphasis on real estate and estate planning in the Rochester area. My real estate practice is the gateway to other areas of law in which I practice, including: Evictions, Wills, Probate, LLCs & Corporations, Criminal, Traffic and Small Business. I represent home buyers, home builders, landlords, investors, small business, developers and local governments. My business is successful because I make it less about me, and more about my clients. It's your life, your goals and your success...
Peter McGrath
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Erie County, NY Real Estate Law Attorney. 4 years experience
(716) 262-9023 3110 Delaware Avenue
 Kenmore, NY 14216
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
State University of New York - Buffalo
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I am the founder and principal attorney at the McGrath Law Firm located in Buffalo, New York. Prior to entering law school, I earned a B.A., Summa Cum Laude, in Psychology from Kean University. I attended law school at SUNY Buffalo School of Law. My firm is a full-service general practice firm that is equipped to handle all legal needs.
Paul Vincent Ciminelli
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Monroe County, NY Real Estate Law Attorney. 29 years experience
(585) 235-0980 421 Penbrooke Drive
Suite 2
 Penfield, NY 14526-2045
Real Estate, Civil Rights, Criminal and DWI
Rutgers University - Camden
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Stephen Michael Kelley
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Livingston County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 18 years experience
(585) 519-4387 131 Main Street
Suite 7
 Geneseo, NY 14454
Real Estate, Divorce, Elder and Family
State University of New York - Buffalo
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Practice areas - Family Law and Divorce, Elderlaw (asset preservation) and a general civil practice.
Wesley Michael Brown
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Erie County, NY Real Estate Law Attorney. 17 years experience
(716) 312-0015 4498 Main St., Ste. 11
 Amherst, NY 14226
Real Estate, Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant and Probate
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Wesley M. Brown grew up in Tonawanda, New York and graduated from St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute. He attended Canisius College, Erie Community College, and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Niagara University in 1994 He attended the University of Toledo College of Law where he was a member of the Law Review and received his Juris Doctor in 2000.
James Edward Maslyn
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Monroe County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 38 years experience
(585) 739-2273 P.O. BOX 14928
 Rochester, NY 14614
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Personal Injury and Probate
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Over 36 years of litigation experience in personal injury and contract areas of law. Solid background in residential real estate, wills and arbitration/mediation areas. Long time arbitrator with American Arbitration Association. Client contact and personal attention is my forte
Steven Sessler
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Livingston County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 22 years experience
(585) 243-1340 131 Main Street
P.O. Box 313
 Geneseo, NY 14454
Real Estate, Agricultural, Business and Criminal
Washington and Lee University School of Law
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Doreen Elizabeth Letty
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Erie County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 25 years experience
(716) 932-6571 2410 N Forest Rd
Ste 301
 Amherst, NY 14068
Real Estate
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
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Mr. Michael W. Cole
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Erie County, NY Real Estate Law Attorney. 16 years experience
(716) 937-9150 13349 Broadway Street
 Alden, NY 14004
Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Criminal and DWI
SUNY Buffalo Law School
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Gilberto Ricardo Perez
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Monroe County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 31 years experience
(585) 325-4732 30 W Broad St
Suite 203
 Rochester, NY 14614
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Criminal, DWI and Landlord Tenant
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Robert Michalak
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Erie County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 41 years experience
(716) 636-7600 2410 N Forest Rd
Ste 301
 Amherst, NY 14068
Real Estate and Business
University of Houston Law Center
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Alex M. Neurohr
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Erie County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 2 years experience
(716) 636-7600 2410 N Forest Rd
Ste 301
 Amherst, NY 14068
Real Estate and Business
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
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Joy Marie Carrier-lamarca
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Erie County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 14 years experience
(716) 854-4080 One Niagara Square
 Buffalo, NY 14202
Real Estate
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