Atty. Patrick C. O'Reilly
Patrick C. O’Reilly focuses his practice on matrimonial litigation, handling all aspects of divorce and separation and representing clients in matters related to the modification or enforcement of existing matrimonial judgments and orders.
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Patrick C. O'Reilly is a family law and adr attorney based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in New York (1981). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (J.D., 1980) and State University of New York at Buffalo (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Collaborative Law: Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Patrick C. O’Reilly focuses his practice on matrimonial litigation, handling all aspects of divorce and separation and representing clients in matters related to the modification or enforcement of existing matrimonial judgments and orders.
For more than 25 years, Mr. O’Reilly has served as a panelist and speaker on matrimonial and family law topic for numerous seminars, workshops, and symposiums sponsored by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, New York State Office of Court Administration, New York State Bar Association Family Law Section, Bar Association of Erie County, Peoples Law School, and Psychological Association of Western New York.
Practice Areas
- Matrimonial Law
- Complex High Net Worth Divorce
- Divorce
- Post Judgment
- Prenuptial Agreement
- Same Sex Marriage
- Separation
- Spousal Support
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Patrick C. O'Reilly's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick C. O'Reilly handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Patrick C. O'Reilly is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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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