Atty. Robert G. Murray
Bob serves as the managing partner of the Buffalo office. He focuses on commercial real estate development, and municipal, industrial development and environmental law.
Municipal Law & More Attorney · Serving Buffalo, NY
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About Robert G. Murray at a Glance
Robert G. Murray is a business and government attorney based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Harris Beach Murtha. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar. Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (J.D., 2000) and St. Lawrence University (—, 1989). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Municipal Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Public Finance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert G. Murray
- Bob serves as the managing partner of the Buffalo office
- He focuses on commercial real estate development, and municipal, industrial development and environmental law
- Bob represents real estate developers, municipal entities, and companies in financing, leasing, and other matters related to real estate development/expansion and has extensive experience with the New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program
- He focuses on structured financings involving straight-lease transactions and bond transactions involving industrial development agencies and has significant knowledge and experience in working with these programs and the overlay of other local, state and federal benefits
- His practice also includes counseling clients on the State Environmental Quality Review Act with respect to land use issues
- Prior to entering the legal profession, Bob served as an environmental specialist for the federal government with respect to public and private projects affecting wetlands, dredge spoil contaminants, and endangered and threatened species
Practice Areas Explained
Robert G. Murray's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert G. Murray handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Buffalo.
Business & Corporate Law in Buffalo
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Government & Administrative Law in Buffalo
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Buffalo
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 venue, 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.
Buffalo Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Buffalo-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Buffalo Choose Robert G. Murray
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert G. Murray's practice in the field of business and government.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and government, Robert G. Murray can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Buffalo
A Buffalo-based practice means Robert G. Murray attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Robert G. Murray Handles in Buffalo
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