Atty. Ross Patrick Lanzafame
Ross Patrick Lanzafame is a lawyer practicing health care professionals, health systems and hospitals, administrative law and 3 other areas of law. Ross received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1977, and has been licensed for 39 years.
Administrative Law & More Attorney · Serving Rochester, NY · 39+ Years Experience
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About Ross Patrick Lanzafame at a Glance
Ross Patrick Lanzafame is a Partner based in Rochester, New York, practicing at Harter Secrest & Emery LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on formation, elder law, government, and health care. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1987), New York (1987), and Pennsylvania U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1994). Educated at SUNY Buffalo Law School (J.D., 1986) and Cornell University (B.S. Cornell, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Rochester, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ross Patrick Lanzafame
- Ross Patrick Lanzafame is a lawyer practicing health care professionals, health systems and hospitals, administrative law and 3 other areas of law
- Ross received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1977, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Ross practices at Harter Secrest & Emery LLP in Rochester, NY
Practice Areas Explained
Ross Patrick Lanzafame's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ross Patrick Lanzafame handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Rochester.
Business Formation in Rochester
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Elder Law in Rochester
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Ross Patrick Lanzafame is one of 52,999 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in New York →
Government & Administrative Law in Rochester
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Ross Patrick Lanzafame is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in New York →
Health Care Law in Rochester
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Ross Patrick Lanzafame is one of 66,157 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in New York →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Rochester
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 Rochester 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.
Rochester Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Rochester-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 Rochester Choose Ross Patrick Lanzafame
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 Ross Patrick Lanzafame's practice in the field of formation, elder law, government, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ross Patrick Lanzafame brings 39+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Ross Patrick Lanzafame can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, elder law, and government, Ross Patrick Lanzafame can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Rochester
A Rochester-based practice means Ross Patrick Lanzafame 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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