Atty. Terrie Benson Murray
Terrie Benson Murray has over 30 years of experience guiding individuals, families, and corporations to help make the most of clients’ end-of-life wishes. Ms.
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Terrie Benson Murray is an Of Counsel based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on trusts and elder law. Admitted to practice in New York United States District Court, Western District of New York United States Bankruptcy Court, (1980). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (J.D., 1979) and State University of New York at Fredonia B.A. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Terrie Benson Murray has over 30 years of experience guiding individuals, families, and corporations to help make the most of clients’ end-of-life wishes
- Ms. Benson Murray focuses her practice on all areas of estate planning and elder law, including: •Wills •Guardianships •Trusts •Healthcare proxy and living wills •Powers of attorney •Estate tax matters •Medicaid planning and applications Ms. Benson Murray was previously a Partner with Cohen & Lombardo, PC for many years
- Prior to that, she served as Managing Attorney for the Buffalo offices of the UAW Legal Services Plan
- In this role, she provided legal representation to hundreds of Western New York autoworkers in matters involving wills, trusts, and other aspects of estate planning
- Community Involvement •Board of Directors, Family Justice Center (Past President, 2018-2020) •Board of Directors, Fox Run at Orchard Park •Past President, Philanthropic Education Organization (P.E.O.), Chapter CM Orchard Park •Member & Elder, Orchard Park Presbyterian Church Awards and Recognitions •Named to Best Lawyers in America, recognized for Trusts & Estates and Elder Law •Exemplary Service Award, Erie County Coalition Against Domestic Violence •Verizon Hopeline Award •Pro Bono Volunteer of the Year Award, Center for Elder Law and Justice (CELJ)
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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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