Atty. John F. Leone
John F. Leone has practiced almost 30 years in the areas of wills, estate planning, estate and trust administration, qualified retirement plans and residential and commercial real estate.
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John F. Leone is a trusts and real estate attorney based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Gross Shuman PC. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in New York (1987). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (JD, 1986) and State University of New York at Buffalo (BS, 1983). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Buffalo) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John F. Leone has practiced almost 30 years in the areas of wills, estate planning, estate and trust administration, qualified retirement plans and residential and commercial real estate
- He received both his J.D. and B.S. degrees from the State University of New York at Buffalo.In connection with his wills and estates practice, John has successfully defended proponents of wills subject to will contests, contested wills on behalf of beneficiaries, and has filed claims relating to breaches of fiduciary duty by individuals using a power of attorney for their own benefit
- John also counsels clients on effective methods to reduce estate taxes and income taxes
- John assists developers and clients with commercial loan transactions, the dedication of roads and the negotiation and drafting of leases
- John is a frequent author of articles pertaining to estate planning and administration
- He currently serves as Vice President of the Estate Analysts of Western New York and is a member of the Surrogate’s Court Practice & Procedure and Elder Law Practice & Procedure committees of the Bar Association of Erie County
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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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