Atty. Edward J. Markarian

Atty. Edward J. Markarian

Edward J. Markarian is a partner in the Buffalo, New York law firm of Magavern Magavern Grimm LLP.

Buffalo Buffalo 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About Edward J. Markarian at a glance

Edward J. Markarian is a Partner based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Magavern Magavern Grimm LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on trusts, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit U.S. District Court, Western Distr (1986). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo J.D. (—) and Hamilton College B.A. magna cum laude (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Edward J. Markarian is a partner in the Buffalo, New York law firm of Magavern Magavern Grimm LLP. He concentrates his practice in appeals, trusts and estates and litigation
  • He maintains offices at 3080 Delaware Avenue in Kenmore, New York and at the firm’s main office in Buffalo
  • He served as law clerk to New York State Court of Appeals Judge Richard D. Simons from 1987 to 1988 and as legal assistant to the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Department, from 1985 to 1986
  • He practiced with his father at the law firm of Hawthorne, Markarian & Siegel, PLLC until after his father retired, merging his practice with Magavern Magavern Grimm LLP in 2006
  • He served as a legal assistant to the New York State Board of Law Examiners for many years
  • He has authored articles on legal writing, appellate practice and Surrogate's Court practice, and has lectured for the New York State Bar Association, the Bar Association of Erie County and the National Business Institute

Practice Areas Explained

Edward J. Markarian's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward J. Markarian handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

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Jurisdictional Context

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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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Where is Edward J. Markarian's law office located?
Edward J. Markarian's law practice is located in Buffalo, New York. The firm is Magavern Magavern Grimm LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Edward J. Markarian handle?
Edward J. Markarian focuses on trusts, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Edward J. Markarian practiced law?
Edward J. Markarian has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
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What awards or recognition has Edward J. Markarian received?
Edward J. Markarian's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

State University of New York at Buffalo J.D.
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Hamilton College B.A. magna cum laude
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit U.S. District Court, Western Distr
Admitted: 1986

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