Atty. Deborah Ann Chimes

Atty. Deborah Ann Chimes

Deborah Ann Chimes is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, personal injury, criminal law and 1 other area of law. Deborah received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years.

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About Deborah Ann Chimes at a glance

Deborah Ann Chimes is a personal injury, criminal defense, real estate, and insurance attorney based in Buffalo, New York. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in New York (1990) and U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (1991). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (J.D., 1989) and State University of New York at Buffalo (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Deborah Ann Chimes is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, personal injury, criminal law and 1 other area of law
  • Deborah received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Deborah practices in Buffalo, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Deborah Ann Chimes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Deborah Ann Chimes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Deborah Ann Chimes is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Deborah Ann Chimes is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in New York →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Buffalo are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Deborah Ann Chimes

Where is Deborah Ann Chimes's law office located?
Deborah Ann Chimes's law practice is located in Buffalo, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Deborah Ann Chimes handle?
Deborah Ann Chimes focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, real estate, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Deborah Ann Chimes practiced law?
Deborah Ann Chimes has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Deborah Ann Chimes go to law school?
Deborah Ann Chimes earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Deborah Ann Chimes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1989
B.A.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1985

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
Admitted: 1991

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