Patrick C. O'Reilly

Patrick C. O'Reilly

Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria
  • Divorce, Family Law
  • New York
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Biography

Patrick C. O'Reilly focuses his practice on matrimonial litigation, handling all aspects of divorce and separation and representing clients in matters related to the modification or enforcement of existing matrimonial judgments and orders. He is a member of the firm's Management Committee and is chair of the Matrimonial and Family Law Practice Area. For more than 25 years, Mr. O'Reilly has served as a panelist and speaker on matrimonial and family law topic for numerous seminars, workshops, and symposiums sponsored by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, New York State Office of Court Administration, New York State Bar Association Family Law Section, Bar Association of Erie County, Peoples Law School, and Psychological Association of Western New York.

Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New York
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Of Counsel
Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria
Current
Adjunct Professor
State University of New York - Buffalo
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Adjunct Professor at SUNY Buffalo School of Law
Adjunct Professor
State University of New York - Buffalo
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Adjunct Professor at SUNY Buffalo School of Law
Education
State University of New York - Buffalo
J.D. (1980)
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State University of New York - Buffalo
B.A. (1977)
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Awards
Named to Best Lawyers in America: Family Law
Best Lawyers in America
Legal Elite
Business First/Buffalo Law Journal
Named to Best Lawyers in America: Family Law
Best Lawyers in America
Named to Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
Legal Elite
Business First/Buffalo Law Journal
Named to Best Lawyers in America: Family Law
Best Lawyers in America
Named to Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
Named to Best Lawyers in America: Family Law
Best Lawyers in America
Named to Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
Named to Best Lawyers in America: Family Law
Best Lawyers in America
Among Top Fifty in Upstate New York Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
Named to Who's Who in Law
Business First/Buffalo Law Journal
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
Named to Best Lawyers in America: Family Law
Best Lawyers in America
Among Top Ten in Upstate New York Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
Named to Who's Who in Law
Business First/Buffalo Law Journal
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
Professional Associations
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - New York Chapter
Past President
Current
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American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Board of Directors
Current
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Family Law Section - New York State Bar Association
Executive Committee Chairman
Current
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New York State Office of Court Administration Committee on Matrimonial Practice
Member
Current
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Matrimonial Commission (Miller Commission)
Member
Current
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Committee to Examine Lawyer Conduct in Matrimonial Actions (Milonas Commission)
Member
Current
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Bar Association of Erie County Matrimonial and Family Law Committee
Past Chairman
Current
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Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
Board of Directors
Current
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Eighth Judicial District PEACE Program
Advisory Board Member
Current
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Univeristy at Buffalo Law Alumni Association
Past President
Current
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New York State Bar Association  # 031294
Member
Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Big-money divorce: The ‘fair share’ query
Buffalo Law Journal
Lawyers at forum push no-fault bill
Buffalo Law Journal
Questions of Ethics
UB Law Forum
Speaking Engagements
Matrimonial and Family Law, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Matrimonial and Family Law, Bar Association of Erie County
Matrimonial and Family Law, New York State Bar Association, Family Law Section
Matrimonial and Family Law, New York State Office of Court Administration
Matrimonial and Family Law, Peoples Law School
Matrimonial and Family Law, Psychological Association of Western New York
Websites & Blogs
Website
Attorney Profile
Contact & Map
42 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
Telephone: (716) 849-1333