Atty. Gary M. Schaff

Atty. Gary M. Schaff

Gary M. Schaff is a lawyer practicing real estate law, estates & trusts law, wills and 2 other areas of law.

Lancaster Lancaster 49 yrs experience 49 year
Call (716) 709-5013 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Gary M. Schaff at a glance

Gary M. Schaff is a wills, trusts, probate, real estate, and poa attorney based in Lancaster, New York. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in New York (1977). Educated at Vermont Law School (J.D., 1976) and Canisius College (B.S., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Lancaster, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Gary M. Schaff is a lawyer practicing real estate law, estates & trusts law, wills and 2 other areas of law
  • Gary received a B.S. degree from Canisius College in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Gary practices in Lancaster, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Gary M. Schaff's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary M. Schaff handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Gary M. Schaff is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in New York →

Trusts

Gary M. Schaff is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in New York →

Probate

Gary M. Schaff is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in New York →

Real Estate Law

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

Gary M. Schaff is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →

Power of Attorney

Gary M. Schaff is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa 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 Lancaster 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 Gary M. Schaff

Where is Gary M. Schaff's law office located?
Gary M. Schaff's law practice is located in Lancaster, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary M. Schaff handle?
Gary M. Schaff focuses on wills, trusts, probate, real estate, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Gary M. Schaff practiced law?
Gary M. Schaff has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Gary M. Schaff go to law school?
Gary M. Schaff earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.S., 1973).
How can I contact Gary M. Schaff for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Gary M. Schaff received?
Gary M. Schaff's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Vermont Law School
- 1976
B.S.
Canisius College
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1977

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