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Magavern Magavern Grimm LLP Pro

4.8
21 reviews

3080 Delaware Avenue, Kenmore, NY 14217, U.S.A.

Administrative Law, Appellate Practice, Business Law and 24 more

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About Magavern Magavern Grimm LLP

Magavern Magavern Grimm LLP is one of Buffalo, New York's oldest law firms continuously engaged in the practice of law, providing a wide range of legal services to business and individual clients. Large enough to provide skilled specialization, we continue to value integrity and close attention to the particular needs of each client. We are dedicated to providing sound legal advice guided only by the best interests of our clients.

 

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Magavern Magavern Grimm LLP got this award in 2021

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Communication
4.6
Quality of Service
4.7
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4.6
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4.7
Business Law
Posted by anonymous
October 17, 2010
Hired Law Firm

They helped us out of a bad situation, quickly and easily.

Real Estate
Posted by Vincent
November 13, 2025
Hired Attorney Stephen Soos

Stephen was very knowledgeable and professional in assisting me with my responsibility as an executor of an estate. His associate Jennifer and Stephen were very attentive to my questions and helpful in closing the estate in a timely & professional manner.

Litigation
Posted by Willard John
December 28, 2024
Hired Attorney Edward J. Murphy III

Ed Murphy of Magavern, Magavern and Grimm Completely Ignored my wishes, then abandoned me as a paying client after I complained. A very weak lawyer wishing to take the path of least resistance, instead of fighting for you and your wishes. If your attorney ignores your wishes and then abandons you after you complain, you should immediately contact your state bar association to file a formal complaint against them; this is considered a serious breach of ethical conduct and could lead to disciplinary action against the lawyer. I fully intend to sue Ed and the firm for Legal Malpratice in the near future. I would not recommend Ed Murphy to my Worst Enemy Willard John Magavern III Great Grandson & Grandson of the two founders of the Magavern Law firm.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Administrative Law
  • Appellate Practice
  • Business Law
  • Commercial Law 2
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Commercial Real Estate
  • Banking Law 1
    • Commercial Loans
  • Construction Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Elder Law
  • Labor and Employment 1
    • Employment Law
  • Trusts and Estates 2
    • Guardianship
    • Trusts And Estates
  • Health Care
  • Debtor and Creditor 2
    • Hospital Collections
    • Medical Collections
  • Public Finance 1
    • Industrial Development
  • Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility
  • Litigation 1
    • Trial Practice
  • Municipal Law
  • Personal Injury
  • Wills and Probate 1
    • Probate
  • Real Estate
  • Taxation
  • Other 1
    • Canadian Commerce

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  • Firm History
    Year Established

    1826

  • Representative Clients

    Representative Clients: The Mentholatum Co., Inc.; Monroe Title Insurance Corp.; Petroleum Sales and Service, Inc.

    REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS: Albright-Knox Art Gallery; The Bristol Home, Inc.; Brothers of Mercy Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; Burchfield-Penney Art Center; Camp Pathfinder; Canfield Funding, LLC; County of Erie; Erie County Medical Center Corporation; Excellus Health Plan, Inc.; Gerster Trane Co.; Greater Buffalo Zoological Society; Housing Options Made Easy; Kaleida Health; Kissing Bridge Corp.; The Krog Group; Lancaster Industrial Development Agency; The Mentholatum Co., Inc.; Metal Cladding, Inc.; Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence; Precision Scientific Instruments Inc.; Prometheus Books, Inc.; Schofield Residence Nursing Facility; St. John's Lutheran Home for Children; Univera Healthcare-WNY; Upstate New York Transplant Services, Inc.; Village of Hamburg; Western New York Impact Foundation



    Approved Attorneys for: Chicago Title Insurance Company.

  • Additional Links

    http://www.magavern.com/attorneys/edward-p-perlman/
    http://www.magavern.com

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4.8
21 reviews

3080 Delaware AvenueKenmore, NY 14217U.S.A.

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Mailing Address: Magavern Magavern Grimm LLP, 1100 Rand Building, 14 Lafayette SquareKenmore, New York 14217U.S.A.
Office Hours:
  • Monday 08:30 AM - 05:15 PM
  • Tuesday 08:30 AM - 05:15 PM
  • Wednesday 08:30 AM - 05:15 PM
  • Thursday 08:30 AM - 05:15 PM
  • Friday 08:30 AM - 05:15 PM

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