Est. 1826 — Buffalo, New York

Two Centuries of Trusted Legal Counsel

One of Western New York's oldest and most respected law firms, serving businesses, governments, individuals, and communities with integrity since 1826.

200+
Years in Practice
2
Western NY Offices
AV
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A firm built on integrity and personal attention.

Magavern Magavern Grimm LLP is one of Buffalo, New York's oldest law firms continuously engaged in the practice of law. For two centuries, we have provided a wide range of legal services to business and individual clients across Western New York and beyond.

Large enough to provide skilled specialization across dozens of practice areas, we continue to value integrity and close attention to the particular needs of each client. We are dedicated to providing sound legal advice guided only by the best interests of those we serve.

The firm takes pride in providing value to its clients with a personal and entrepreneurial spirit, preserving its personal size and values in the belief that clients appreciate sustained representation from lawyers they know and count on.

Buffalo, New York

What guides everything we do.

For two centuries, these principles have defined our practice and our relationship with every client we serve.

Integrity

We are dedicated to providing sound legal advice guided only by the best interests of our clients. Honesty and ethical practice are the foundation of everything we do.

Personal Attention

Clients appreciate sustained representation from lawyers they know and count on. We preserve our personal size and values to ensure every client receives the attention they deserve.

Excellence

Members of the firm are recognized leaders within the legal profession, in legal ethics and education, in the business community, and in the community at large.

Community

We are deeply rooted in Buffalo and Western New York. Our commitment to the communities we serve extends beyond the courtroom and into civic and charitable life.

Expertise

Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience across business law, litigation, real estate, estates, municipal law, and more — providing skilled specialization across every matter we handle.

Continuity

Two centuries of practice means two centuries of institutional knowledge, relationships, and trust built across generations of clients and families throughout Western New York.

Two centuries of service.

From Buffalo's earliest days to the present, Magavern Magavern Grimm LLP has been a constant in the legal and civic life of Western New York.

1826

Founded in Buffalo

The firm was established in Buffalo, New York — one of the first law firms in the region, founded as Buffalo itself was emerging as a major American city on the western frontier of New York State.

19th Century

Growing with Western New York

As Buffalo grew into a major industrial and commercial hub, the firm grew alongside it — representing businesses, financial institutions, and individuals navigating the expanding legal landscape of the era.

20th Century

Expanding Practice and Reach

The firm expanded its practice areas and geographic reach across Western New York, establishing a reputation for excellence in business law, litigation, real estate, estates and trusts, and municipal representation.

Today

Magavern Magavern Grimm LLP

Operating from offices in Buffalo and Lewiston, the firm continues to serve businesses, governments, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals throughout Western New York with the same dedication to integrity and personal service that has defined the practice for two centuries.

Serving Western New York.

Buffalo Office

1100 Rand Building

14 Lafayette Square

Buffalo, NY 14203

Phone (716) 856-3500

Fax (716) 856-3390

Rand Building

Lewiston Office

705 Center Street Suite 1

Lewiston, NY 14092

Lewiston Clock

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