Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Buffalo, NY
Magavern Magavern Grimm has served Buffalo and Western New York since 1826, offering comprehensive legal services across corporate, real estate, health care, and personal injury law. Our attorneys combine deep expertise with a commitment to personalized client relationships, addressing both business and individual needs. With a heritage of excellence, we provide strategic legal solutions grounded in decades of experience and community leadership.Our practice spans administrative law, appellate advocacy, elder law, and tax planning, supported by a team recognized for professional integrity and innovation. We prioritize client value through a balance of tradition and modern legal technology, maintaining a personal approach while handling complex cases. Our multi-generational legacy reflects sustained dedication to legal ethics, education, and the communities we serve.
Services
Administrative Law
Appellate Practice
Business Law
Elder Law
Health Care Law
Intellectual Property
Personal Injury
Real Estate Law
Tax Law
Municipal Law
Highlights and features
- We offer over 195 years of legal experience serving Western New York.
- Our attorneys specialize in 20+ practice areas including appellate law and elder law.
- We combine multi-generational expertise with cutting-edge legal technology.
- Our team includes recognized leaders in legal ethics and professional responsibility.
- We maintain personal client relationships while handling complex corporate cases.
Services
Business Law
Our business law practice covers entity formation, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance for corporations and startups. We handle mergers, acquisitions, and employment agreements while providing tax planning strategies. Our attorneys advise on commercial transactions and dispute resolution in state and federal courts.
Real Estate Law
We represent clients in commercial and residential real estate transactions, including acquisitions, leasing, and financing. Our services cover zoning approvals, title disputes, and condominium development. We assist lenders and borrowers with SBA financing and commercial landlord-tenant litigation.
Elder Law
Our elder law practice focuses on asset protection, Medicaid planning, and guardianship proceedings. We assist with health care proxies, long-term care insurance, and nursing home admissions. Our attorneys provide guidance on Medicare appeals and end-of-life decision-making.
Personal Injury
We represent clients in personal injury cases involving auto accidents, slip-and-falls, and medical malpractice. Our practice includes catastrophic injury claims, wrongful death lawsuits, and product liability disputes. We advocate for compensation in state and federal courts.
Tax Law
Our tax law services include IRS representation, estate tax planning, and business entity structuring. We advise on tax-deferred exchanges, employee benefits, and nonprofit organization compliance. Our attorneys handle audits and tax litigation at federal and state levels.
People
Richard A. Grimm, III
Partner
Richard A. Grimm, III specializes in municipal law and personal injury litigation. He represents local governments in land development matters and handles catastrophic injury cases. With decades of trial experience, he advocates for clients in state and federal courts.
Sean J. MacKenzie
Partner
Sean J. MacKenzie focuses on business law and health care law. He advises corporations on regulatory compliance and represents medical providers in licensing matters. His practice includes trademark protection and health care facility operations.
Edward J. Markarian
Partner
Edward J. Markarian handles appellate practice and tax law. He has argued cases before the New York Court of Appeals and provides estate tax planning strategies. His experience includes trust administration and fiduciary litigation.
Ellen Grimm Spencer
Partner
Ellen Grimm Spencer specializes in elder law and health care law. She assists families with Medicaid planning and represents hospitals in regulatory compliance. Her practice includes guardianship proceedings and long-term care facility admissions.
Edward P. Perlman
Counsel
Edward P. Perlman focuses on commercial law and construction litigation. He represents lenders in foreclosure actions and handles mechanics lien disputes. His practice includes contract negotiation and dispute resolution for construction projects.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in business law, real estate, health care, elder law, personal injury, tax law, and municipal law among 20+ practice areas.
Do you handle cases outside New York State?
Our attorneys are admitted to practice in New York state and federal courts, with experience in multi-state estate and business matters.
What experience do you have with elder law?
We provide comprehensive elder law services including Medicaid planning, guardianships, and long-term care facility guidance since 1826.
Can you assist with business formation?
Yes, we help establish corporations, LLCs, and partnerships while providing ongoing compliance and contract negotiation support.
