Buffalo Elder Law Lawyers

Diane Tiveron
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(716) 636-7600
155 Summer Street.
Buffalo, NY 14222
Elder, Bankruptcy, Business and Estate Planning
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
Elder, Bankruptcy, Business and Estate Planning
Diane Tiveron is a Partner and the Chairperson of the Corporate & Business Law Department at Tiveron Law PLLC. With over 29 years of legal experience and a educational background in economics and business administration, Ms. Tiveron assists clients with business formations (sole proprietorship, partnership, corporations, and limited liability companies), acquisitions, sales or dissolutions, as well as the preparation of any commercial document/contract, ranging from an employment agreement to a lease. She counsels non-for-profit organizations on nonprofit law and governance, obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status and 501(c) classifications. Ms. Tiveron also advises individuals and businesses with bankruptcy issues (Chapter...
Paul Michael Pochepan
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(716) 636-7600
155 Summer Street
Buffalo, NY 14222
Elder, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Social Security Disability
Syracuse University College of Law
Elder, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Social Security Disability
With nearly three decades of experience practicing Bankruptcy law and Social Security law in Buffalo, Paul Pochepan is able to help consumers facing financial hardships and disabled individuals and their dependents. He has helped many Western New York consumers navigate the bankruptcy system under chapter 7 or chapter 13. He also helps Buffalo-area residents apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or appeal Social Security Administration decisions denying, reducing or revoking benefits. He has accumulated a wealth of knowledge regarding the multiple medical impairments afflicting disability claimants and dealing with the medical profession to secure the...
Russel Morgan
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(518) 240-1659
50 Fountain Plaza
Suite #1400
Buffalo, NY 14202
Free Consultation
Free Consultation Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
New York Law School
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Our founding member and principal, Russel Morgan has concentrated in commercial and contract litigation, trust and estate planning, business and personal asset protection, wealth preservation and dynasty succession planning. Russel has also assisted clients with all forms of commercial and personal transnational work, including the preparation, re-structuring and litigation of various types of contracts. Our estate law office also includes; Eldercare planning, nyc healthcare proxy, beneficiary in a Will, Medicaid planning trusts, mltc plan, Medicaid planning strategies, help with drafting wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts. Russel Morgan was raised in Brooklyn, New York and has remained loyal to his origins...
Jessica M. Peraza
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(716) 853-5100
50 Fountain Plaza
Suite 1700
Buffalo, NY 14202
Free Consultation
Free Consultation Elder
SUNY Buffalo Law School
Elder
Jessica Peraza is Counsel working with the firm’s Trusts & Estates Department. She focuses her practice on Estate Planning and Administration, Medicaid and Long-term Care Planning, and Wealth Management. As a law student, she interned for the Hon. Barbara Howe in Erie County Surrogate’s Court and worked in the Public Benefits Unit of Neighborhood Legal Services. Her previous experience includes residential foreclosures, public and private sector labor law, contract negotiations, probate matters, third party credit collections, and representation of clients in administrative hearings and arbitrations. Ms. Peraza attended St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York where she graduated with a...
Joseph E. (Jed) Dietrich III
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(716) 839-3939
101 John James
Audubon Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14228
Free Consultation
Free Consultation Elder, Construction, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
SUNY Buffalo Law School
Elder, Construction, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Jed Dietrich Esq. has settled 31 cases for 1 Million Dollars or more since 1999.

Jed Dietrich Esq. has personally obtained over 150 Million Dollars for the injured since 2007.

Jed Dietrich Esq. has been named a New York Superlawyer from 2010 to the present.

Jed Dietrich Esq. is a highly competitive person who was a 14 time National Champion in the sport of rowing.

It is Jed’s passion to represent the seriously injured to the very best of my ability.

The Dietrich Law Firm P.C., has been established to FIGHT for our clients to obtain MAXIMUM COMPENSATION for every person that we...
Raymond H Caso Jr.
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(716) 634-2497
5488 Sheridan Drive, Suite 500
Williamsville, NY 14221
Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
State University of New York - Buffalo
Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
As a Senior Associate in Tully Rinckey PLLC’s Real Estate Law practice, Raymond focuses his practice on commercial and residential real estate financing transactions, commercial real estate transactions and development, title review and commitment preparation. He represents developers in subdivision acquisitions, and he represents lenders in commercial and residential mortgage transactions, as well as commercial and residential purchasers and sellers.

Raymond has extensive experience drafting residential and commercial contracts of sale, leases and mortgage documents including, but not limited to: commitment letters, promissory notes, mortgages, security agreements, assignment of rents and leases, environmental compliance and indemnity agreements, unlimited guarantees and UCC-1...
Darren M. Swetz
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(518) 703-7302
5488 Sheridan Drive
Suite 500
Buffalo, NY 14221
Free Consultation
Free Consultation Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of Akron
Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
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 he operated...
Robert Friedman
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(800) 729-4571
70 Niagara Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
Elder, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and Landlord Tenant
Hamline University
Elder, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and Landlord Tenant
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 essential for a successful law practice. My law firm partner and I have been working with Buffalo and WNY residents for almost four decades, so we're not surprised when clients tell us we've helped a member of their family or neighbor in the past. We have 13 locations across New York and practice law in many areas. Our website has numerous free...
Linda Stravalaci-Grear
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(716) 204-1055
455 Cayuga Road
Suite 600
Buffalo, NY 14225
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Akron School of Law
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Our office is OPEN following COVID-19 protocols.


About Me:
As the daughter of Italian immigrants, the values of hard work, education, and integrity were instilled at a young age. In two decades of practicing law, I have learned not only the mechanics of Elder Law, Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate, and Guardianships, and but also the importance of compassion and understanding in dealing with clients who are enduring emotionally difficult times. I receive immense satisfaction from serving clients in their greatest times of need. What I love most about my job is helping people. Many times a client comes to...
Ruth P George
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(716) 982-1662
5555 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
SUNY Buffalo Law School
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Helping clients with estate planning and probate matters. Services include: Estate Planning including: Wills Trusts Power of Attorney documents Health Care Proxies/Living Wills Various other legal arrangements and documents needed with estate planning matters Probate Estate Administration The office is located on Main Street in the Village of Williamsville, NY with ample parking on the side and back of the building as well. There is a wheelchair accessible ramp into the building and the office is on the one and only first floor. Appointments can be made to fit scheduling needs. Email: ruth@ruthpgeorgelaw.com
Jeffrey Francis Voelkl
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(716) 633-4030
19 S Long Street
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
University of Akron School of Law and Boston University School of Law
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
With an impressive career roster, and a recognized leader in the local community, the other principal attorney at Voelkl Law is Jeffrey F. Voelkl, Esq., LL.M. His experience in New York State law is an asset to every one of the Voelkl Law clients. Voelkl is a member of the New York Bar Association, Erie County Bar Association, Volunteer Lawyers Project, Aid to Indigent Prisoners Society, New York State Defenders Association, Admission to Bar Committee, Young Lawyers Committee, and Justice Court Committee. He was also elected as Village Justice for the Village of Williamsville (2003) and was appointed Acting Justice of...
Frank Ralabate
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(716) 631-0904
5792 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14221
Elder, IP and Personal Injury
Elder, IP and Personal Injury
Lisa J. Allen
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(716) 580-3113
2805 Wehrle Dr
3
Williamsville, NY 14221
Elder and Estate Planning
SUNY Buffalo Law School
Elder and Estate Planning
J. Michael Kelleher
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(716) 636-7600
2410 N Forest Rd
Ste 301
Amherst, NY 14068
Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of Notre Dame
Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
J. Michael Kelleher graduated cum laude from St. Bonaventure University with a B.A. in 1967, and received his legal education at the University Of Notre Dame, graduating in 1970. Mr. Kelleher was Town Justice for the Town of Lancaster from 1975 to 2014 and is Senior Counsel at Tiveron Law since joining the firm in 2011. Mr. Kelleher has focused his practice in commercial and residential real estate as well probate, estate planning, and corporate law since 1970. He is a member of the Real Estate and Estate Practice and Procedure Committees of the Erie County Bar Association. Mr. Kelleher has lectured...
Stephen Silverstein
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(716) 636-7600
2410 N. Forest Road
Amherst, NY 14068
Elder and Estate Planning
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
Elder and Estate Planning
Stephen R. Silverstein concentrates his practice in the areas of estate and disability planning, estate administration, guardianships and elder law.

He is a graduate of the University of Rochester and the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law. He is a former bank trust officer, where he worked on administration of estates, trusts and employee benefit plans.

Mr. Silverstein is a member of the Bar Association of Erie County Surrogate’s Court Committee and serves as the Committee’s Recording Secretary. He is also a member of the Bar Association of Erie County Elder Law Committee and...
Douglas Gawel
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(716) 636-7600
2410 North Forest Road
Suite 301
Getzville, NY 14068
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Duquesne University School of Law
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Douglas Gawel is an attorney practicing in Tiveron Law’s Estate Planning & Elder Law Departments, with an emphasis on Estate Administration, Probates, Trusts, and Last Will & Testament litigation. Mr. Gawel obtained his Juris Doctorate from Duquesne University School of Law, in Pittsburgh, and his undergraduate degree in Economics from the State University of New York at Fredonia. Douglas has been admitted to practice law in New York and Pennsylvania and is a current member of those States’ Bar Association. Mr. Gawel’s prior experience at smaller firms taught him the importance of being able to handle a client’s case from inception to...
Dennis Charles Gaughan
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(716) 648-8000
6161 South Park Ave
Hamburg, NY 14075
Free Consultation
Free Consultation Elder, Appeals, Bankruptcy and Business
New York Law School
Elder, Appeals, Bankruptcy and Business
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...
Michael David Dezik
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(716) 285-2267
345 Buffalo Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14303
Free Consultation
Free Consultation Elder, Estate Planning, Health Care and Probate
Albany Law School
Elder, Estate Planning, Health Care and Probate
Michael joined Gold and Gold in September 2021 after his family decided to move back to Western New York from the Adirondacks. Prior to this, Michael had nearly 20 years experience in the area of Medicaid Planning, Elder Law and Estate and Trust planning working for one of the State’s premier elder law and special needs law firms. In June 2022, Michael joined as a partner with Michael A. Gold to form Gold and Dezik, Attorneys at Law. “After being locked indoors for two-years, it became obvious that being close to family was paramount, especially with our two young...
Robert Paul Merino
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(716) 622-6284
2524 Pine Ave
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
Elder, Business, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Elder, Business, Personal Injury and Real Estate
An Attorney with 40 years of experience ready to help you .
Former City and County Judge with experience ranging from trials to wills an estates and all types of business transactions.
An experienced civil and criminal practitioner with an significant success rate in actual trials.
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Michael Alan Gold
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Elder and Probate
Stephen Zastrow
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(716) 260-9297
101 Lake Street
Youngstown, NY 14174
Elder, Estate Planning, Real Estate and Tax
Stetson University College of Law
Elder, Estate Planning, Real Estate and Tax
Spencer C. Malone
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(585) 512-3550
300 Meridian Centre Blvd
Suite 110
Rochester, NY 14618
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
University of Dayton School of Law
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Spencer’s experience across diverse areas of the law enables him to provide effective legal advice and services to a variety of clients, including those who require legal assistance in the areas of: Estate Planning; Estate and Trust Administration; Drafting wills, trusts, health care proxies and durable powers of attorney; Related Elder Law matters such as planning for nursing home costs and Medicaid eligibility; Estate litigation; and Commercial and Residential Real Estate Transfers and Leasing.
Christine F Redfield
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(585) 899-1404
400 Linden Oaks
Suite 110
Rochester, NY 14625
Elder, Estate Planning and Family
Syracuse University College of Law
Elder, Estate Planning and Family
As a Senior Associate at Tully Rinckey, PLLC, Christine is part of the Family and Matrimonial Law group, where she focuses on divorce and child custody cases. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in family and matrimonial matters, working as both a private practitioner and public defender. She is also a member of the Tully Rinckey Trust and Estates group, representing persons with a wide variety of estate planning and directives.

Before joining Tully Rinckey, Christine spent 10 years as a Court Attorney and Referee to the Hon. Patricia Gallaher, acting state Supreme Court Justice and Family Court Judge...
Kenneth Roland Kraus
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(585) 241-5994
100 Meridian Centre Blvd.
Suite 300
Rochester, NY 14618
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
SUNY Buffalo Law School
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Kenneth Kraus helps individuals and families prepare their estate plan, including Wills, asset protection Trusts, Supplemental Needs Trusts (SNTs), Powers of Attorney and Health Care Proxies. He also assists with the probate process including the preparation of income, fiduciary, gift and estate tax returns and the sale of real estate. In addition, Ken works with families to help them understand the complexities of long-term care financing, including Medicare, Medicaid, home care and nursing home planning. Given the ever-changing estate and income tax laws and the increasing concern of special needs and long-term care planning, Ken’s depth and breadth of experience...
George H Gray
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(585) 218-8620
625 Panorama Trail
Suite1240
Rochester, NY 14625
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Albany Law School
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
George Gray is a partner in the law firm of Gray & Feldman LLP, where his practice concentrates in the areas of special needs planning, estate planning and administration, business and tax law. He is a member of the Monroe County and New York State Bar Associations and is active in the Tax and Trust and Estates Sections of these associations. He serves as a member of the Executive Committee of the Monroe County Estate Planning Council and is active on its Program Committee. SPECIAL NEEDS PLANNING: Through his long association with the...
Donald R. Fox
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(585) 241-5995
100 Meridian Centre Blvd.
Suite 300
Rochester, NY 14618
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Albany Law School
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Donald Fox practices in the areas of real estate, trusts and estates and business related issues. He also has a busy practice in the area of not-for-profit organizations and serves as counsel for churches, fire departments and numerous other community organizations. Don counsels extensively with the firm’s business clients in all areas of contracts, leasing and business transactions. His extensive background in tax gives him a unique understanding of complex business issues from multiple perspectives. This skill also permits an in-depth analysis in the area of estate planning. In the face of many public policy uncertainties, Don’s in-depth knowledge...
Stephen  Bennett
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(585) 787-7000
100 Meridian Centre Blvd
Suite 300
Rochester, NY 14618
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Stephen Bennett represents clients in a wide variety of matters. Steve represents business owners throughout the lifecycle of their business from start up, to hiring their first employee, to acquisitions of equipment and other businesses, all the way to sale or transition to inside or outside ownership. Steve’s experience in representing many local lenders in secured transactions also allows him to provide a different perspective to his business clients. In addition, Steve counsels clients in both basic estate planning (Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Proxies) and in more complex estate and estate tax planning. Long-term care is a...
Elizabeth K. Randisi
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(585) 248-3800
290 Linden Oaks
Suite 200
Rochester, NY 14625
Elder and Estate Planning
Villanova University School of Law
Elder and Estate Planning
I am a trust and estates attorney practicing at a boutique firm in Rochester, New York. I help clients protect their assets and create a legacy for their children, grandchildren, and charitable causes.
James Charles Egan
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(585) 510-5101
1 East Main Street, 10th Floor
Rochester , NY 14614
Elder, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Elder, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
W Ross Scott
Claimed Lawyer ProfileResponsive Law
(607) 478-8000
1759 HAWKS RD
ANDOVER, NY 14806
Free Consultation
Free Consultation Elder, Communications, Criminal Defense and Energy
SUNY Buffalo Law School
Elder, Communications, Criminal Defense and Energy
Summary: For the last twenty-two years I have been a country lawyer dealing mostly with the lives, rights, and problems of rural people. For the preceding thirty years, I had a career as a software engineer, communications engineer and high technology consultant at all levels of government in areas of energy, environment, national security, and foreign affairs.

Employment History: 1997 - Present: Attorney & Counselor at Law, The Ross Scott Law Firm, Andover, NY.

Focus on complex and first impression environmental issues, energy, technology, and Constitutional law, but also serving a broad local clientele as both counselor and litigator.

Experience at...
Marcus W Kroll
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(585) 271-4470
2425 Clover Street
Rochester, NY 14618
Free Consultation
Free Consultation Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Trusts & Estates, including unique planning situations such as second marriages, unmarried couples, LGBT couples, and family members with special needs Elder law Guardianships Foreign estate planning and tax compliance Marcus also assists clients with personal matters such as child support enforcement, spousal maintenance enforcement and QDROs.
Michelle R. Nobile
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(585) 546-5964
36 W. Main St.
707 Executive Building
Rochester, NY 14614
Elder, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
Elder, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
I have been practicing law since 1997. The main areas of law I practice include real estate, matrimonial, family, bankruptcy, wills and estates, personal injury, and estate planning (not necessarily in that order). If there is an area of law that you do not see here, I can still probably help by referring you to a trusted associate if I cannot help you myself. I taught real property law at Bryant and Stratton College in 1999, served on the bankruptcy committee for a number of years through the Monroe County Bar Association and have served countless hours of pro bono work...
Thomas J. Cusker
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(585) 338-3880
2121 North Clinton Avenue
Rochester, NY 14617
Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Albany Law School
Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
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!
Stephen Michael Kelley
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(585) 519-4387
131 Main Street
Suite 7
Geneseo, NY 14454
Elder, Divorce, Family and Real Estate
State University of New York - Buffalo
Elder, Divorce, Family and Real Estate
Practice areas - Estate Planning, Wills, Healthcare Proxies, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Probate, VA Aid & Assistance benefits (tax free), Asset Protection from the high cost of Nursing Home Care. Real Estate Closings.
Tyler J. Threehouse
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(716) 375-4213
154 N. Union Street
Olean, NY 14760
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
SUNY Buffalo Law School
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Paul Mattice Ryther
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(585) 657-6040
97 Main Street
PO Box 278
EAST BLOOMFIELD, NY 14443
Elder and Estate Planning
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Elder and Estate Planning
Kristin Jonsson
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(585) 347-2840
441 Penbrooke Drive
Suite 12
Penfield , NY 14526
Elder and Estate Planning
Elder and Estate Planning
Peter Harrison Baker
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(607) 569-2181
51 Main Street
P.O. Box 398
Hammondsport, NY 14840
Elder, Divorce, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Elder, Divorce, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Timothy Pellittiere
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(585) 347-2840
441 Penbrooke Drive
Suite 12
Penfield, NY 14526
Elder and Estate Planning
Elder and Estate Planning
Marlee Stever
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(585) 899-1413
400 Linden Oak, Ste. 110
Rochester, NY 14614
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
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