Atty. Ellen Grimm Spencer

Atty. Ellen Grimm Spencer

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Buffalo Buffalo 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Ellen Grimm Spencer at a glance

Ellen Grimm Spencer is a Partner based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Magavern Magavern Grimm LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on trusts, elder law, government, and health care. Admitted to practice in New York (2008). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (J.D., 2007) and Denison University (B.A., 2000). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Bar Association of Erie County Erie County Trust, Estate and Elder Law Sections of the Bar Asspciation of Erie County. Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Awards

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Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service. Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Martindale Peer Awards

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AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Avvo Awards

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Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.

Practice Areas Explained

Ellen Grimm Spencer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ellen Grimm Spencer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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Government & Administrative Law

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Health Care Law

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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 Ellen Grimm Spencer

Where is Ellen Grimm Spencer's law office located?
Ellen Grimm Spencer'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 Ellen Grimm Spencer handle?
Ellen Grimm Spencer focuses on trusts, elder law, government, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Ellen Grimm Spencer practiced law?
Ellen Grimm Spencer has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Ellen Grimm Spencer go to law school?
Ellen Grimm Spencer earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A., 2000).
How can I contact Ellen Grimm Spencer for a consultation?
You can contact Ellen Grimm Spencer directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Ellen Grimm Spencer received?
Ellen Grimm Spencer's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 2007
B.A.
Denison University
- 2000

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2008

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