Bradford Family Lawyers

Jon Bonavilla is a highly experienced and aggressive litigator. His practice focuses on civil matters with a particular emphasis on personal injury, matrimonial and family law, sexual harassment and discrimination, employment law, business disputes, and estate litigation. He also provides real estate advice and general estate planning for his clients. Jon’s focus is on assisting his clients successfully through the legal process. In dealing with any legal matter he seeks to ensure his clients are fully informed, taking the time to explain difficult issues and decisions that are often involved. Jon’s depth of experience makes him...

Debra Cohn is the Managing Partner of Tully Rinckey PLLC’s Binghamton office. She focuses her practice on Family and Matrimonial Law, including Divorce, Child Support, Child Custody, Child Visitation, Spousal Support and Paternity. Debra has over 10 years of experience and skill representing clients in a vast array of topics relating to family and matrimonial law. She is dedicated to providing exceptional representation and the best possible outcomes for her clients.

Debra is a member of the New York State Bar Association and Broome County Bar Association. She has an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating. Debra received...

Harmony A. Healy is an attorney practicing in HoganWillig’s Matrimonial & Family Law, and Criminal Defense departments. Prior to joining the firm, Harmony was recognized as a focused, ten-year veteran of the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office, and an undefeated felony trial attorney with unparalleled experience. Ms. Healy’s previous casework included a broad range of duties, from litigating diverse actions involving violent felonies to leading narcotics investigations and drafting and executing search warrants. Ms. Healy was the Managing Partner of her previous firm, which she led as a highly meticulous and diligent practitioner. Exemplary research and writing skills, along with...

Jeffrey Reina is a senior partner at Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria and is the head of the Matrimonial Law Practice Area. He has experience handling a variety of matrimonial issues, including divorce, separation, spousal support, same sex marriage, prenuptial agreements, post-judgment, and complex high net worth divorce. Mr. Reina also oversees the firm’s Business & Commercial Litigation Practice Area. He resolves disputes for clients involving contracts, employment agreements, trademarks, copyrights, and partnership and shareholder matters. Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Reina spent nearly a decade working in the restaurant industry. For several years, he served as...

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.

Divorce, Real Estate & Bankruptcy Lawyer Serving Buffalo, NY

For more than 30 years, Frank S Ieraci has been representing clients throughout Buffalo, NY. While he concentrates his practice in bankruptcy, custody and divorce cases, he offers representation for all kinds of areas of the law. Additional practice areas include real estate and wills...

Gary M. Freedman is a highly experienced litigation attorney, currently serving in the Matrimonial & Family Law and Criminal Defense departments. With over 30 years of legal experience, Mr. Freedman has established himself as a respected advocate, known for his strategic approach to complex legal matters and his dedication to achieving favorable outcomes for his clients. Mr. Freedman earned his Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where he developed a strong foundation in legal principles and practice. He also holds an undergraduate degree in Political Science from Ohio State University, where his interest in law and governance began to...

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...

JULIE V. MERSEREAU, ESQ. focuses her practice on Collaborative Family Law and Divorce Mediation. MEDIATION provides assistance to couples as they negotiate towards the resolution of divorce, separation, reconciliation, parenting and other family issues. Mediation is a cooperative settlement process entered into voluntarily. The mediator acts as a neutral professional who helps the participants make practical, informed decisions to resolve their differences. This process encourages the participants to reach a voluntary agreement that is mutually satisfactory. The goal is to accomplish a “win – win” outcome wherein both parties have their needs and goals addressed and are “okay”...

Jane E. Hughes is a skilled and experienced matrimonial and family law attorney with a proven track record of success in complex and emotionally sensitive cases. She is equally comfortable using a collaborative approach or an aggressive litigation-focused approach to solve her clients’ conflicts. Ms. Hughes is certified in Interdisciplinary Collaborative Law, which allows her to work with clients and other professionals to develop creative and mutually agreeable solutions. She has extensive experience in a wide range of matrimonial and family law matters, including divorce, custody and visitation, child support, domestic violence, neglect, relocation, multi-jurisdictional matters, guardianship, habeas corpus, and grandparent rights. Ms....

Frank Gerber is an attorney in Tiveron Law’s Matrimonial and Family Law department handling all aspects including Divorce, Support & Visitation Agreements, and Enforcement/Modification of Court orders. Mr. Gerber received his Juris Doctorate with cum laude from Ave Maria School of Law in Florida and his undergraduate degree from Montclair State University in New Jersey. Frank has been admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey. With nearly a decade of litigation experience, Mr. Gerber is known for his tenacity in the courtroom on client’s behalf. Frank also strives to be as forthright with clients to enable them to...

Joseph C. Crozier is an attorney in Tiveron Law’s Matrimonial and Family Law departments. Mr. Crozier received his Juris Doctorate from the State University at Buffalo School of Law and his undergraduate degree from SUNY Brockport in Sports Management. During Law School, Joseph concentrated his studies on Matrimonial, Family, and Sports and Entertainment Law. Mr. Crozier’s experience as an intern for Erie County Family Court, Neighborhood Legal Services, and as a Law Clerk for the Erie County Attorney’s Office, as well as many years working with children in local school districts, has given him the ability to understand the complexities of Matrimonial...

Ariel A. Bauerle is a litigation attorney practicing in HoganWillig’s Business, Estate Planning and Matrimonial & Family Law departments. She brings with her a wealth of legal knowledge as a student attorney working for the Family and Women’s Rights Clinic in Buffalo, representing clients in family law issues, including custody, visitation, and support cases. As well as court room experience while serving as a Judicial Intern in Erie County Court.

While receiving her J.D. at the University at Buffalo School of Law, Ms. Bauerle was the Vice President of the Domestic Violence Task Force, a contributing editor for the Buffalo Public...

Heather's practice focuses on family and matrimonial law. She has extensive experience litigating family court and matrimonial matters, including complex matters of custody and equitable distribution. Heather’s other professional experience includes working as a journalist, editor, and marketing manager. She is a member of the Attorney for the Child panel in Onondaga County, the Onondaga County Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, and the Northern District of New York Bar Association. Heather graduated cum laude from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law, where she served as editor of the Buffalo Intellectual Property Law Journal and...

I am a Central New York Native, and in addition to my law practice experience, I have over 30 years of experience as an educator at the grade school and college levels. I am also the step-parent of a special needs child, and this has been instrumental in my development of skills as an advocate for special needs students. I have also had extensive experience as a Managing Partner for two law firms in Central New York. In September of 2021, I returned to Madison County to continue my practice with Taylor & Miller, a highly respected law...

For over 35 years Bill Kurtz has been practicing in Syracuse, Onondaga County and throughout Central, New York. We pride ourselves in fighting for our clients and always preparing our cases to go to Court and proceed through the Court until a Judge or Jury makes a decision. We have found that being ready to go to trial allows us to avoid trials and still obtain the best results for our clients. When considering a lawyer ask the lawyer if he has actually had any trial recently in that court or in that area of the law....

Concentrating her practice in toxic tort insurance defense, Jessica works extensively with defendants alleged to have sold "asbestos-containing components" and provides experienced legal advice to a wide range of asbestos clients. These include equipment and friction manufacturers and retailers. This work involves coordinating a team of attorneys and paralegals in managing discovery and preparing cases for trial in high volume, document intensive cases. Jessica handles all aspects of non-asbestos litigation including other product liability matters, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, labor law injuries, coverage litigation, and dog bite claims. Jessica has tried one bench trial to a directed verdict and...

Extensive courtroom experience.

Matthew Piston is a dedicated advocate for his clients, whether through court room proceedings or negotiating a resolution to his clients’ matters. His practice is focused on assisting individuals and businesses in a variety of litigation needs, including divorce, commercial, employment and personal injury litigation. Additionally, Matt’s past experience with the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office affords him the ability to thoroughly represent individuals in all types of criminal proceedings and governmental investigations.

Krieger Family Law has a "Unique Skill Set". We know how to win "Order Of Protection" and "Child Custody" cases. We focus specifically on only those 2 subjects. Only in Monroe County. Only in Family Court. No other subjects. No other courts. So we know just what to use in our "legal tool bag" - where to "tap" the case, where to "hit" if necessary - and where to not touch. That only comes from deep experience. Call For A Prompt Consultation: 585-773-1991 Please mention "Justia" for expedited handling of your inquiry.

Ms. Sanders is a highly skilled attorney and litigator with extensive experience in family and matrimonial law. Before joining The Colwell Law Group, LLC, she owned and operated a law practice on Long Island, focusing on family law matters. Throughout her career, Ms. Sanders has been dedicated to guiding clients through challenging times, providing support from the beginning of litigation to its resolution. She also served as a conflict defender with the Montgomery County Public Defender’s Office, assisting clients in both criminal and family court cases. “My approach is compassionate and client-centered, and it’s the foundation of my work here at...

Denis has been a lifelong resident of Western New York, a graduate of Kenmore West, High School, a U.S. Naval Aviator, and an attorney for over 40 years.

Gabriella MacDonald, Esq. was born and raised in Monroe County. She is a graduate of the New York State University at Buffalo Law School, where she was presented with awards including a spot on the Public Service Honor Roll, and also the CALI award, which recognizes her outstanding achievements in trial advocacy.

While attending law school, Ms. MacDonald also spent time as a teaching assistant, she was a member of the UB Law Mock Trial Team, and she was a member of the Erie County Woman’s Bar Association. She also volunteered to coach mock trial students at a local...

20+ years experience in Divorce and Family Law, Support, Adoption, Order of Protection, Post-Divorce, and Estate Planning

A holistic approach to your legal matters. I am a trained divorce mediator and experienced attorney who works primarily with clients who choose to seek resolution of their divorce, family law, and other legal matters outside of the court room through mediation and collaborative law. In addition to his mediation practice, Tom has fifteen years of experience practicing matrimonial and family law, real estate law and elder law in the Finger Lakes and is the owner of Law Office of Thomas W. Seeley, PC and Finger Lakes Holistic Divorce Mediation, Inc.
Tom encourages clients to integrate...

Ms. Fazio is a partner with the law firm of Dentino, Cammarata & Fazio, LLP and is well respected in the legal community for her skills in the areas of matrimonial and family law. For nearly twenty-five years, she has assisted clients through the difficult transition of divorce, separation and other sensitive family law matters. Ms. Fazio offers compassionate yet effective legal services on the issues of premarital and post marital agreements, separation, divorce, support of children and spouses, division of marital assets and debts, custody and visitation, same sex marriage issues and dissolution of civil unions.

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Jared Hirt is a Business Law, Divorce & Family Law, DWI & Criminal Defense, Litigation and Real Estate attorney in Rochester, NY.

Thirty years of experience throughout the United States representing families and professionals when they most need a strong advocate in their corner. A member of the Supreme Court of the United States, Florida and New York, Julia represents men and women in high net worth divorce, child custody, international custody disputes, parental alienation cases, divorcing the narcissist, complex high conflict divorce, family business dissolution, child support, domestic violence. Business matters include human resource advice to small businesses, assisting the small business in start-up, representing small business before the local planning and zoning boards, drafting articles of incorporation and governing...

Attorney Charles A. Messina is a native of Buffalo who has devoted his career to matrimonial and family law. He graduated from the University of Buffalo Law School (SUNY) in 2004 with honors and established his own family law practice in November of 2009. Today, Attorney Messina is recognized for his reputation as a knowledgeable resource on the topics of divorce, child custody, and family court proceedings.

A licensed attorney for 31 years, Paul Wolf concentrates his practice in Divorce/Family Court matters; preparing and reviewing QDROs. Although located in the Buffalo, NY area, Paul can handle QDROs no matter where you are located. Paul's fees are frequently lower than many attorneys, especially in the expensive New York City area. Experienced in handling military pensions, state pensions, federal pensions, private pensions and 401ks.

David Carr is a founder and principle of Santoro, Carr PLLC. He is admitted to practice in New York and the Southern District of New York Federal Court. He is also a member of New York State Bar Association, New York State Trial Lawyers Association and American Bar Association.

Prior to opening the firm, David attended Brooklyn Law School where he earned his Juris Doctorate in 2001 and Fordham University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics in 1998. He previously worked for multiple leading Matrimonial Law firms in New York where he received...

Representation of individuals and closely held businesses in the following practice areas: Family Law/ Divorce Child Support Business Formation Civil Litigation Wills and Trusts Vehicle and Traffic

Since 1984, David R. Addelman, Esq. has represented both individual and corporate clients in various areas of law which include criminal and civil litigation (personal injury, accident cases), divorce, real estate, immigration, estates and bankruptcy. Applying energy, experience, and resourcefulness to every project we accept, we are dedicated to your success. Mr. Addelman is experienced in handling Immigration court cases (removal and/or deportation proceedings) as well as criminal defense representation (in State and Federal courts).

Has been a matrimonial attorney for 15 years. For most people, going through a divorce or family court proceeding can be an emotionally draining experience. As an experienced attorney, Cheryl will guide you through this difficult process as fairly and quickly as possible. The majority of Cheryl’s cases are complex matrimonial and family court matters. While she can prepare the required paperwork for any uncontested divorce, she will also be there for you if the going gets rough and a trial is required.

My name is Mike Ranzenhofer. I assist residents of the Buffalo and WNY area with their legal needs in three specific practice areas, injury law, divorce and family law and DWI and other crimes. I am one of the managing partners of Friedman & Ranzenhofer. Our firm has been helping Buffalo and WNY area folks since the late 1950's so it's likely we've helped a family member or friend in the past. In fact, we're told numerous times weekly just that. Area residents come to us for help for three reasons. 1. We provide exceptional...